Short and Long Term Side Effects Entrance into the Body Medicinal Uses Withdrawal Community Resources
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First of all, it is soluble in water and it is known as a date rape drug. Also, it makes one prone to having sex.
How does increased libido relate to the fact that GHB can be dissolved in a liquid?
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It can be injected, inhaled and dissolved in a fluid.
What are the three ways one can take in GHB?
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A sufficiently high dose of it induces sudden sleep within 5-10 minutes.
What is the immediate medical effect of GHB?
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Some of the symptoms include difficulty sleeping, anxiety, edginess, chest pain and tightness, muscle and bone aches, and depression.
What are the common withdrawal symptoms?
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YMCA Youth Substance Abuse Program Peel is available for harm-reduction-based counseling and education for people with substance use issues. Serves people 14-24.
What is an example of a program that is available for a lot of people because of its vast numbers of locations?
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The drug abuser’s body adapts to GHB and gets used to functioning with GHB present.
In terms of long-term side effects, how does the body become physically dependent on GHB?
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It can be absorbed rapidly from gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Are there any unique ways to take GHB?
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GHB is often used by body builders due to its supposed effect of a strength enhancer.
What are GHB’s less common medical uses?
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Symptoms last between a few days and 2-3weeks as the body comes back into balance.
How long do the symptoms last for?
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There is Addiction Counseling Services of Peel at the William Osler Health Centre for counseling for clients with alcohol, drugs or gambling addictions.
What is another Peel program which serves counseling for GHB highly addicted users?
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The major reason is that it helps the user to enter the state of relaxation and to feel the anxieties and inhibitions.
What is the major reason for people to take GHB?
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A standard dose of GHB is one to three grams but an extremely high dose is 4 to 5 grams of GHB.
How much GHB is taken per dose?
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It is meant for potential treatment of narcolepsy, a sleep disorder caused by the brain’s inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles.
Which disease(s) may GHB be capable of curing?
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Admitting you have a problem.
What is the first step to stopping GHB?
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Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre (PAARC), which serves people concerned about their — or someone else's — involvement with alcohol or drugs.
There are often times when friends and family members want to help their loved ones. What is a resource they can consult?
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Some of the short-term side effects are nausea, dizziness, vomiting, slurred speech and difficulty focusing eyes.
What are some short-term side effects of GHB which are similar to other drugs?
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They can be purchased in large quantities for $10-$50 per 100 grams.
Where can GHB be bought?
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GHB gained popularity in France and Italy as an acid in childbirth because it induces remarkable hypotonia/muscle relaxation.
What are the countries where GHB is commonly used for medicinal uses?
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A physician and/or rehabilitation facility.
Who should a GHB addict consult?
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You can become dependent on a drug, and make it your priority. This will eventually isolate you from your friends.
How does using GHB affect your friends and family?
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GBL (gamma butyrolactone) is a chemical found in floor-cleaning products, nail polish and super glue removers.
What is the main ingredient in GHB which makes it highly addictive?
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The liquid form if most commonly found. This is because it has the unique quality of a high level of solubility in liquids.
Which form of GHB is the most common?
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Possession, bullying, selling, trafficking or making of GHB is a criminal offence because if it were used here, teenagers and adults would abuse it in a worse way than it already is.
Considering these medicinal uses, what are the laws regarding the use of GHB in Canada?
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Never start GHB.
How can you avoid the withdrawal symptoms of GHB?
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Due to the fact that it is a clear, soluble liquid, it is considered a date rape drug.
What is GHB commonly used for in the community?






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