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| GHB | Info |
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| Summary | A euphoric depressant which is prescribed as a sleep aid and sometimes to help with Alcohol detox. Also used as a recreational depressant, as a non-toxic alternative to Alcohol. Despite not having Alcohol's toxicity it is risky due to among other things inconsistent concentration in commonly sold solution form, and can be very dangerous if taken with other depressants. |
| Dose | Oral Light: 0.5-1.5g Common: 1-2.5g Strong: 2-3.5g Heavy: 3.5-5g Dangerous: 7g+ NOTE: Tends to induce heavy sedation from about the 3g mark. |
| Onset | 20-60 minutes |
| Duration | 1.5-2.5 hours |
| Avoid | Alcohol, benzos and other depressants |
| After-effects | 2-4 hours |
| Effects | Similar to alcohol, but subjectively 'cleaner' |
| Categories | depressant habit-forming common |
| Summary=a | euphoric depressant which is prescribed as a sleep aid and sometimes to help with Alcohol detox. Also used as a recreational depressant, as a non-toxic alternative to Alcohol. Despite not having Alcohol's toxicity it is risky due to among other things inconsistent concentration in commonly sold solution form, and can be very dangerous if taken with other depressants. |