GHB by Mahlaya Jung https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq en-us 2021-03-08 05:38:58 UTC 2025-11-04 04:02:16 UTC hello@padlet.com General Information 70474 https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280453058 - 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: ]]> 2021-03-08 05:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280453058 Symptoms: low toxicity and poisonous/overdose 70474 https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280473675 -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. ]]> 2021-03-08 05:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280473675 How does this drug affect the body? 70474 https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280509801 -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. ]]> 2021-03-08 06:03:44 UTC https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280509801 How much can you ingest before it becomes poisonous? 70474 https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280522822 -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. ]]> 2021-03-08 06:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280522822 Is there a cure/reversal/treatment of an overdose? 70474 https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280539526 -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. ]]> 2021-03-08 06:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280539526 How does this drug affect the brain? 70474 https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280568968 -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.  ]]> 2021-03-08 06:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280568968 How long does the drug stay in the body? 70474 https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280597747 -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. ]]> 2021-03-08 06:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280597747 How would a forensic scientist test for the drug? 70474 https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280663263 -One method would be gas chromatography. It is used to measure GHB in the tissues.
 ]]> 2021-03-08 06:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280663263 Benefits 70474 https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280698905 -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. ]]> 2021-03-08 07:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280698905 Can you legally purchase GHB? 70474 https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280721975 -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. ]]> 2021-03-08 07:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280721975 Fun Facts 70474 https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280736202 -It is known as the 'Date Rape Drug'
-Sold as either a white powder or clear liquid.]]> 2021-03-08 07:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280736202 Sources 70474 https://padlet.com/689791/lj89ld8oel84dxsq/wish/1280742428 Edited by Editorial StaffLast Updated: May 22, 2020. “How Long Does GHB Stay in Your System? What Is GHB Drug?” American Addiction Centers, 22 May 2020, americanaddictioncenters.org/ghb-abused/how-long-in-system.

“How Long Does GHB Stay in Your System?” Oxford Treatment Center, 27 Aug. 2019, oxfordtreatment.com/substance-abuse/ghb/in-system/.

“Overdosing.” Friday/Monday, 7 Sept. 2018, www.fridaymonday.org.uk/taking-drugs/overdosing/. 

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