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M

Marijuana (CANNABIS)

Pot, grass, weed, reefer, joint, Mary-Jane, Acapulco Gold, rope, mull, cone, spliff, dope, skunk, bhang, ganja, hash, chronic... More

I

Ice

Meth, crystal meth, d-meth, shabu, tina, glass... More

S

Speed

Uppers, ice, meth, crystal, whizz, snow, go-ee, shabu, point, paste, base, zip, eve, leopard's blood, oxblood, gogo, MDEA... More

E

Ecstasy

E, Ex, E and C, eccy, MDMA, PMA, adam, XTC, love drug, eggs... More

C

Cocaine

Coke, flake, snow, happy dust, Charlie, gold dust, Cecil, C, freebase, toot, white girl, Scotty, white lady. Crack cocaine-crack, rock, base, sugar block... More

H

Heroin

Horse, hammer, H, dope, smack, junk, gear, boy... More

C

GHB

G, fantasy, grievous bodily harm (GBH), liquid ecstasy and liquid E... More

AT

Alcohol + Tobacco

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DRUGS


GHB


OTHER NAMES:
G, fantasy, grievous bodily harm (GBH), liquid ecstasy, liquid E

IMPACTS:
The symptoms of using GHB can include:

    • Drowsiness
    • Induced sleep
    • Nausea
    • Reduced inhibitions
    • Dizziness
    • Headache
    • Confusion and agitation
    • Consequences of using GHB can include:

    • Extreme drowsiness/grogginess
    • Hallucinations
    • Difficulty focussing eyes
    • Vomiting
    • Impaired movement and speech
    • Reduced muscle tone
    • Disorientation
    • Convulsions/seizures
    • Coma
    • Respiratory distress
    • Slowed heart rate
    • Lowered blood pressure
    • Amnesia
    • Death
    • Can be addictive with prolonged use

While research is still being undertaken on the long term effects of using GHB, physical and psychological dependence may be possible long term consequences.

OTHER FACTS:
Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is a depressant drug that contains sedative and, at sufficient doses, anesthetic properties (that means it knocks you out). Depressant drugs slow brain and central nervous system activity.

GHB has been identified as a 'date-rape drug' because it leaves users with amnesia, impaired movement and speech. It can be easily camouflaged in drinks as it is difficult to taste.

There's a very fine line between the amount of GHB required to get someone intoxicated and how much will put them in a coma. As there's no way of knowing the strength of the GHB, the chances of overdosing are very high. Combining GHB with other drugs also increases the dangers. For example, using it with other central nervous system depressants—such as alcohol, Valium or heroin—increases the risk of overdosing significantly.

MORE INFO / LINKS:
For information or help about drugs call the National Drugs Campaign Info Line on 1800 250 015 (freecall).

For more information about drugs and links to support services, go to the Helping Hands section of this site.