Doses of GHB have a very small margin of error. Just half a millilitre too much can lead to an overdose.
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Preventing drink spiking is a collective responsibility, not something to be shouldered by potential victims.
The use of alcohol with GHB is very dangerous because it can increase the toxic effects of the drug. It should also not be used in combination with sedatives or other anaesthetics.
The recent death of ‘Storm Chaser’ star Joel Taylor, reportedly because of his use of the GHB, is a tragic reminder of the drug’s dangerous impact.
Some people on very low-carb diets say they feel euphoric, have clear minds and lose their appetite. Here’s why.
It’s easy to overdose on the recreational drug GHB, as recent cases in Melbourne show.
The drug-fuelled sexual practices of some gay men have increasingly become a matter of heated public debate – but there are problems with the way it is presented.
The party drug known as GHB or “fantasy” has been found to bind to a special protein in the brain, highlighting the potential…
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