Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate

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Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate (GHB)
GHB, or Gamma-Hydroxy Butyric Acid is an intoxicating chemical with medical, recreational, and potentially entheogenic uses. It is a normal component of mammalian metabolism. It is naturally found in every cell in the human body and is most properly considered a nutrient. Although it’s still unknown it is considered to be a possible neurotransmitter.
GHB was first synthesized about thirty years ago by Dr. H. Laborit, a French researcher interested in exploring the effects of GABA (gamma-amino butyric acid) in the brain. Over the years many researchers have studied GHB’s effects. In Europe it is used as a general anesthetic for insomnia and narcolepsy. During the 1980's it was available over the counter for its ability to stimulate growth hormone release which aids in fat reduction and muscle building. Now it is very popular as a rec. drug due to it’s quick high, and strong sexual affects it has. Some less technical names or street names for this drug are Liquid X, Georgia Home Boy, and Scoop. GHB is not approved in the US and has been banned from being sold over the counter since 1990. Though possession of this drug is not illegal, GHB continues to be sold to lab’s and scientists for research. Selling it for human consumption, while making claims about its health benefits, is a violation of the FDA regulation policies!
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There are many side affects associated with this drug. GHB has somewhat the same side affects as alcohol. It affects the release of dopamine in the brain, causes relaxation or fatigue. The difference is that the buzz or the trip is longer than your drunken high and the hangover effects are slightly less and the unpleasant. And like any other drugs an overdose effect of possible causing temporary unwakeable sleep, or even worse a coma. Some people find GHB useful for treating insomnia, others use it to treat alcoholism. Some use it as a replacement for alcohol. The effe...