GHB
Noun: * GHB: A central nervous system depressant drug, available as a colorless, odorless liquid or a white powder, typically taken orally. It is known for its sedative and euphoric effects and has gained notoriety for its association with drug-facilitated crimes.
GHB is used as a proper noun to refer to the specific chemical compound gamma-hydroxybutyrate. It is primarily discussed in contexts related to recreational drug use, forensic toxicology, and public health warnings. * Authorities issued a warning about the dangers of GHB at nightclubs. * The substance found in the drink was identified as GHB.
- "to be spiked with GHB": Refers to the act of adding the drug surreptitiously to someone's beverage.
- She suspected her drink had been spiked with GHB.
- Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (n): The full chemical name for GHB.
- Liquid Ecstasy (n): A common street name for GHB, though it is chemically unrelated to MDMA (ecstasy).
- Grievous Bodily Harm (n): A slang term playing on the initials "GHB," referencing the drug's potential to cause serious harm.
- Date rape drug: A category of drugs used to incapacitate a person for assault, which includes GHB.
- Depressant: A class of drugs that slow down central nervous system activity; GHB is a depressant.
GHB is a controlled substance in many countries due to its high potential for abuse and its role in drug-facilitated sexual assault. Its non-medical use is illegal and extremely dangerous, carrying risks of overdose, loss of consciousness, respiratory depression, and death.
- a club drug available in liquid or powder form is taken orally (frequently combined with alcohol); used to incapacitate individuals for the commission of sexual assault and rape