GHB/GBL Basics?

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i notice that most of the forums here have a sticky regarding the basics of its respective drug. knowing nothing about GHB/GBL and being the knowledge-seeking creature i am, i love the insight of these posts and the collective knowledge provided here. swim has never tried this type of substance, so the following information is just from personal research.

GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) is classified as a depressant intoxicant. it is used both as a sleep aid and a recreational intoxicant.

History:

In the early 1960's, all scientific reports on GHB classified it as a safe chemical. One of the big benefits discovered by these scientists was that they concluded GHB to have little to no toxicity. it was considered a safe anesthetic. even up to 1989, GHB was still being used for many purposes. when treating people with severe alcohol withdrawal, GHB seemed to act without any serious side effects. in 1991, the potential for abuse was finally realized when interviews with patients described GHB as a pleasurable high, many of them continued to take it just to feel good. the FDA banned the substance based on 'feeling good' being a threat to public health. there is a lot of controversy around exactly why the FDA banned the substance.

GHB and the body:

GHB is an inhibitor of dopamine, so dopamine will be stored in the brain and later released when the GHB wears off.

GHB also stimulates the pituitary growth hormone, as the dopamine is inhibited, the GH hormone activity increases

Anesthetic doses are also known to increase blood sugar


Dangers:

GHB is very similar to alcohol in the fact that higher doses can result in total loss of consciousness and sometimes, coma. most GHB-related poisonings are due to mixing with other drugs, particularly alcohol.


He doesn't know much except what he can read off erowid... any other information would be great