GHB facts at a glance
The signs and symptoms of using GHB can include:
- Drowsiness
- Induced sleep
- Nausea
- Reduced inhibitions
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Confusion and agitation
The consequences of using GHB may include:
- Extreme drowsiness/grogginess
- Hallucinations
- Difficulty focusing eyes
- Vomiting
- Impaired movement and speech
- Reduced muscle tone
- Disorientation
- Convulsions/seizures
- Coma
- Respiratory distress
- Slowed heart rate
- Lowered blood pressure
- Amnesia
- Death
- Can be addictive with prolonged use
GHB or gamma-hydroxybutyrate – printable fact sheet (PDF 67 KB)
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