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GHB

gamma-hydroxybutyric acid: natural short chain fatty acid

Uses

Used as an intoxicating, euphoric, hallucinogenic drug, similar to alcohol

can also be used as a sleep aid;

muscle relaxant, reducing autonomic signaling

high doses: euphoric and hallucinogenic states

Mechanism

cells
proteins

Dose and Half Life

Side Effects

short term

side effects

muscle releaxant
coma-like sleep (date rate drug)
respiratory depression
seizures
rebound insomnia
disinhibition
hallucinations and delusions
anterograde amnesia

long term

Counter-Indications

Metabolism and Excretion

Dependency

withdrawal

can last 3-6 months, with a lot of dysphoria and anxiety; relapse is common