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- Some common names: Homeboy, liquid ecstasy,Liquid X, Gina, GHB, goop.
-Scientific name: Gamma Hydroxybutyrate.
-Ghb is a depressant. This drug is also known as the "party drug" and is known to cause euphoria, relaxation, and an increase urge for sex.
-The chemical structure:

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How long does the drug stay in the body?

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How long does the drug stay in the body?

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-The effects usually take place 15-30 minutes after consuming. If mixed with alcohol, it can take effect quicker.
-BUT alcohol also increases how fast the drug is metabolized out of the body.
-Within 30 minutes to 1.5 hours, GHB will be gone from the system if mixed with alcohol.
-Obviously your weight, height, and gender will affect how fast it metabolizes.
-You can detect the drug in urine up to 12 hours after it has been ingested and in blood it can be detected up to 3 days after ingested.
-There is no reliable test for testing GHB in hair.

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-This drug will cause low blood pressure and low body temperature.
-It was also affect your central nervous system, causing slow or irregular breathing and nausea/vomiting.
-It mainly affects your brain and your heart.

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Symptoms: low toxicity and poisonous/overdose

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Symptoms: low toxicity and poisonous/overdose

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-Low toxicity/short term: Confusion, euphoria, low blood pressure, loss of muscle control, headaches, aggression, etc.
-Poisonous/overdose: Seizures, tremors, vomiting, anxiety, and a coma if mixed with alcohol.

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-GHB can be used for weight lost, a lot of body builders use this substance.
-It also helps reduce pain ,fatigue, and sleeping problems.
-Promotes sleepiness and relaxation.

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-You can purchase it online on certain websites.
-California has strict laws against GHB. You cannot even have it in possession.
-This drug definitely has its pros and cons so in some ways it is illegal but this drug is also helpful.

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-GHB has an effect on receptors: GABAB, GABABR and sub-units: GABAB1 and GABAB2. These receptors cause the sedative effect.
-It mainly affects the hippocampus and and cortex of the brain.

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How much can you ingest before it becomes poisonous? 

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How much can you ingest before it becomes poisonous? 

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-A little goes a long way. The common dose is 0.5mL to 1mL. If you've built a tolerance, then you might be able to go up to 1.5mL to 2mL.
-Any dose can cause problems because the drug is so dangerous.
-Everyone will react differently.
-Sides effects of overdosing include: death, heart attack, breathing problems, comma, and irregular heartbeats.

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-It is known as the 'Date Rape Drug'
-Sold as either a white powder or clear liquid.

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Is there a cure/reversal/treatment of an overdose? 

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Is there a cure/reversal/treatment of an overdose? 

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-If the person is conscious: sit them down in a quiet spot, tell them it will be okay, give them water and nothing else, tell them to take deep breaths and put a cold towel on their head.
-Most importantly, walk them around and don't let them sleep or dose off.
-DON'T leave them by themselves and if things get worst, and get MEDICAL HELP.
If the person is unconscious: Kneel by them, support their head with your hands/arms, roll the person onto their side carefully, and tilt their head back by lifting the chin to open their airway.
-There is no specific antidote.

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How would a forensic scientist test for the drug?

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How would a forensic scientist test for the drug?

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-One method would be gas chromatography. It is used to measure GHB in the tissues.

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