What is GHB?
GHB stands for gamma-hydroxybutyrate. It’s a popular party drug for its relatively low cost and desirable psychoactive effects that are often described as a combination of MDMA and alcohol.
GHB has no smell, no color, and you only need a little bit for a powerful dose. This makes it easier to smuggle into various shows or festivals than many other drugs.
The problem is that because GHB is so strong, it’s not hard to overdose. The consequences of overdosing on GHB can be fatal. Vice referred to GHB as “the most dangerous club drug in the world.”
In larger doses, GHB can cause blackouts and increase suggestibility. As an unfortunate byproduct of this effect, G is often used as a date rape drug. Its lack of any color and taste makes it easy to slip into someone’s drink without being detected. GHB is one of the reasons why it’s so important to never leave a drink unattended, even for just a few seconds.
With that said, GHB is most often used (consensually) as a recreational drug.
GHB Specs & Technical Details:
| Chemical Name | Gamma-hydroxybutyrate |
| Level of Risk | Medium-High |
| Street Names | G, Grievous Bodily Harm, Fantasy, Liquid Ecstasy, Liquid X, Liquid E, Soap, Blue Nitro, Fishies, Juice, Georgia Home Boy, Cherry Meth, Scoop, Goop, Gina, Georgia, Easy Lay, Geeb, Sleep-500 |
| Most Common Side Effects | Excessive sweating, nausea, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, vomiting, headaches, hallucinations, memory loss, confusion |
| Duration of Effects | 1-2 hours |
| Legality | Illegal (Schedule I drug in the US) |
Trip Sitter Safe Trip Checklist: GHB-Edition
- 🐍 I understand why psychoactive compounds should be treated with respect
- ⚖️ I’m familiar with the laws for GHB in my country & state
- 🍄 I’m familiar with and confident in the dose I’m taking (don’t exceed 1.5 mg/mL)
- 🧪 I’ve tested a sample of the substance I’m using with a drug-testing kit
- 💊 I’m not mixing any alcohol, drugs, medications, or other substances with GHB
- 🏔 I’m in a safe & comfortable environment with people I trust
- 🐺 One of the members of my group is responsible and sober (AKA a trip sitter)
- 📆 I’m in a sound & healthy state of mind
- ❤️ I don’t have any underlying health issues
- 👭 Use the buddy system — GHB can remove your inhibition and allow you to make unsafe decisions, always stay with people you trust, and never go out alone
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