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GHB
Basic Information
Summary
A euphoric depressant which is prescribed as a sleep aid and sometimes to help with Alcohol detox. Also used as a recreational depressant, as a non-toxic alternative to Alcohol. Despite not having Alcohol's toxicity it is risky due to among other things inconsistent concentration in commonly sold solution form, and can be very dangerous if taken with other depressants.
Depressant
Depressants are drugs which reduce arousal and stimulation in the user, characterised by a depressing of mental and physical functions.
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These drugs pose a higher risk of causing habit forming behaviour, take particular care with the amount and frequency they are taken.
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Common drugs are those which are well known and widely used among the drug community. This doesn't necessarily mean they are safe, but it usually comes with a longer relative history of use in humans with which to establish a safety profile.
Dose
| Oral | |
|---|---|
| Light | 0.5-1.5g |
| Common | 1-2.5g |
| Strong | 2-3.5g |
| Heavy | 3.5-5g |
| Dangerous | 7g+ |
NOTE: Tends to induce heavy sedation from about the 3g mark.
Duration
| All ROAs | |
|---|---|
| Onset | 20-60 minutes |
| Duration | 1.5-2.5 hours |
| After-effects | 2-4 hours |
Avoid
Alcohol, benzos and other depressants
Effects
Similar to alcohol, but subjectively 'cleaner'
Summary=a
euphoric depressant which is prescribed as a sleep aid and sometimes to help with Alcohol detox. Also used as a recreational depressant, as a non-toxic alternative to Alcohol. Despite not having Alcohol's toxicity it is risky due to among other things inconsistent concentration in commonly sold solution form, and can be very dangerous if taken with other depressants.
Interactions
No interaction information for GHB