Driving after taking GHB is extremely dangerous because sleep may come on suddenly. Driving or operating machinery while under the influence of GHB, or any drug, increases the risk of physical injury to the user and to others. Overdosing on GHB can lead to profound coma, which may be neurotoxic to the brain, especially to the developing brain of a young adult.
However, more research is needed. A free tutorial on addictions is available on the Mental Health page. Back to top. Your donation will fund the groundbreaking mental health research that is helping people on the path to recovery. Keep your finger on our pulse — latest CAMH news, discoveries and ways to get involved delivered to your inbox. To unsubscribe at any time click the link in our mailing or email: unsubscribe camh. It is illegal to possess, traffic, import or produce GHB in Canada.
Where does it come from? What does it look like? Who uses it? How does it make you feel? GHB can also cause confusion, unusual and disturbing thoughts and depression. How long does the feeling last? Is it addictive? Is it dangerous? Yes, GHB is dangerous in a number of ways. It could save their life. How it looks, tastes and smells What does it look like? They are sold as: colourless oily liquids capsules, but this is rare as powder or paste, but this is also rare GHB has a medical use in the treatment of narcolepsy, and GBL is used in stain remover, rust remover, superglue remover, as an alloy cleaner and as a paint stripper.
GBL has a very strong chemical taste and smell. How do people take it? How it feels How does it make you feel? How long it lasts The effects can last for seveal hours. Overdosing can lead to unconsciousness, coma and death.
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The State of Victoria and the Department of Health shall not bear any liability for reliance by any user on the materials contained on this website. Skip to main content. Home Drugs. Actions for this page Listen Print. Summary Read the full fact sheet. On this page. GHB comes in a few forms including: a colourless, odourless, bitter or salty-tasting liquid — sold in small bottles or vials a coloured liquid crystals or powder this is less common.
In moderate amounts, GHB can produce feelings of: relaxation drowsiness sociability euphoria lack of inhibition an increased urge for sex heightened sensitivity to touch. High dose effects of GHB High doses of GHB can result in: dizziness vomiting tremors tunnel vision loss of coordination ataxia confusion, irritation and agitation hallucinations blackouts and memory lapses seizures coma respiratory arrest stopping breathing and death.
Damage caused by long-term GHB use The long-term effects of GHB are still unclear, but the drug is known to pose a risk for dependence. Signs of overdose include that the person: appears to be asleep but cannot be woken is incoherent, sweating profusely, vomiting and has irregular or shallow breathing is not able to stand, has involuntary muscle contractions or both.
In an emergency, call for help If someone you are with overdoses, or has an adverse reaction while using GHB, dial triple zero to call an ambulance immediately. Help available for GHB dependence Treatment options for drug addiction include detoxification, individual counselling and group therapy. Give feedback about this page. Xyrem sodium oxybate oral soluation, CIII. Updated April Mazarr-Proo S, Kerrigan S. Distribution of GHB in tissues and fluids following a fatal overdose.
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Table of Contents View All. Table of Contents. Signs of Use. Common Questions. Tolerance, Dependence, and Withdrawal. How to Get Help. Vomiting Loss of a gag reflex Loss of control over bodily movements Shaking, tremors, or seizures Loss of consciousness and unresponsiveness Lack of pain response Rapid side-to-side eye movement Profuse sweating Reduced body temperature Respiratory breathing slowed below 15—20 breaths per minute.
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