G, Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate.
Many people in the UK buy GBL through online cleaning manufacturers, dealers and online as GBL. without knowing the potentially dangerous effects of the drug.
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G can be found in liquid, powder- or capsule form. Or in "quickie pad"
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Most often sold as a colourless, odourless salty liquid in small bottles
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Usually measured in capfuls, eye droppers or teaspoons
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Often mixed with a drink but can be taken neat
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Used frequently due to short life-span in the body
- At low doses, relaxation, euphoria, heightened sex drive and increased sensuality and sociability
- At higher doses, dizziness, nausea, confusion, drowsiness, seizures, temporary amnesia, uncontrollable shaking, headaches and unconsciousness
- Withdrawal effects 1-6 hours after use can include anxiety, tremors, insomnia, nausea and vomiting, paranoia, visual hallucinations, memory problems and aggression
- Severe withdrawals - can cause physical dependence leading to repeated dosing throughout the day and night
- Brain impairment, confusion and loss of consciousness leading to car accidents, falls and choking
- Death: difference between dose that induces euphoric effects and one that can lead to unconsciousness, coma and death is very small (only a millilitre or so) so very easy to accidently overdose
- Increased sex drive with decreased inhibitions leading to sexual infections and transmission
- Interacts with HIV medication
- Delirium, paranoia, aggression and hallucinations and even death when withdrawing you should always get support before attempting a detox and reducing your use