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A Guide For Parents
Neighborhood Resource
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GHB |
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Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate |
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G, Liquid Ecstasy, Grievious Bodily Harm, Scoop,
Salt, Soap
-This is a Date Rape drug- |
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GHB is a tasteless, colorless
substance that is often mixed with other beverages. Doses,
usually capfuls of the liquid, are sold for $5-$10. |
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It has an intoxicating effect
on the use. This effect can turn dangerous at higher
doses. There is a fine line between a normal and an unsafe
dose of GHB. |
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GHB is a
depressant and relaxes the body. An overdose of GHB can cause
drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, lowered respiration, and potentially
death. |
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GHB is a "date
rape" drug and can cause amnesia. |
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There is no legal
use for GHB in the United States. |
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