Also known as:
GBH - LIQUID ECSTASY - EASY LAY - CLEAR X - GAMMAH OH - LIQUID DREAM

WHAT IS IT?

GHB is a colourless liquid and is sold in small bottles or capsules. GHB is swallowed; it tastes salty but it has no smell. It was originally used as an anaesthetic.

WHAT THE LAW SAYS.

It is not illegal to possess GHB, but it is illegal to supply it to someone else without a prescription. This might have class C penalties attached, so you can be given up to 14 years in jail and/or a fine.

THE EFFECTS.

• GHB works very quickly and makes you feel tired and relaxed. It can also make you feel euphoric.
• It acts like a sedative or anaesthetic and can last up to 24 hours.

THE RISKS

• If you take too much GHB your muscles might stiffen up, you could vomit, collapse or even have a seizure.
• GHB can really burn your mouth if it is not produced properly.
• It is extremely dangerous if you take GHB with other drugs or alcohol. It can lead to overdose and unconsciousness.
• You can become physically and psychologically dependent on it.
• It is difficult to know how much GHB you can safely take. :If you take too much it could lead to a seizure, unconsciousness or a coma.
• The long term effects of GHB are not yet really known.
• GHB is sometimes used to spike drinks, and can lead to unconsciousness and memory loss.

PLAY IT SAFE.

GHB is sometimes used to spike drinks. Look after yourself by keeping your drink with you at all times, don't accept drinks from strangers and stay close to your friends or people who you trust. You can also read the Fusion leaflet on 'Spiked Drinks' for further information.