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It is used as a recreational drug for its [[chemical class::alcohol]]-like effects. While a common recreational dose is 3g, a dose of 5g - 10g can result in convulsions, unconsciousness (a coma-like state) and vomiting. Doses above 10g+ are associated with a risk of death.<ref name="cite">GHB Dosage by Erowid | https://www.erowid.org/chemicals/ghb/ghb_dose.shtml</ref> It is important to start with a low dose and work your way up slowly by increasing the dosage in small increments.

GHB, and sometimes [[GBL]] have acquired a reputation as "date rape drugs," in which they are purportedly secretly put dropwise into drinks.{{citation needed}} ~~They are also referred~~ to ~~as "'''K.-o.-Tropfen'''" (K.-o.-drops) in German-speaking countries. Care~~ should be taken when ~~offered~~ drinks from strangers.

GHB, and sometimes [[GBL]] have acquired a reputation as "date rape drugs," in which they are purportedly secretly put dropwise into drinks.{{citation needed}} There is very limited evidence to suggest that this actually happens but care should always be taken when accepting drinks from strangers.

==Chemistry==

GHB, or gamma-Hydroxybutanoic acid, is a carboxylic acid substituted with an additional hydroxy group. GHB contains a four carbon chain with a terminal carbon bonded to a hydroxy group (OH-) and double bonded to an oxygen group to form a carboxyl unit; this is butanoic acid. At the other end of the four carbon change at R<sub>γ</sub>, GHB is substituted with a hydroxy group.

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There are currently no anecdotal reports which describe the effects of this compound within our [[experience index]]. Additional experience reports can be found here:

* [https://www.erowid.org/experiences/subs/exp_GHB.shtml Erowid Experience Vaults: GHB]

GHB is also referred to as "'''K.-o.-Tropfen'''" (K.-o.-drops) in German-speaking countries.

==Toxicity and harm potential==

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 It is used as a recreational drug for its [[chemical class::alcohol]]-like effects. While a common recreational dose is 3g, a dose of 5g - 10g can result in convulsions, unconsciousness (a coma-like state) and vomiting. Doses above 10g+ are associated with a risk of death.<ref name="cite">GHB Dosage by Erowid | https://www.erowid.org/chemicals/ghb/ghb_dose.shtml</ref> It is important to start with a low dose and work your way up slowly by increasing the dosage in small increments.
-GHB, and sometimes [[GBL]] have acquired a reputation as "date rape drugs," in which they are purportedly secretly put dropwise into drinks.{{citation needed}} They are also referred to as "'''K.-o.-Tropfen'''" (K.-o.-drops) in German-speaking countries. Care should be taken when offered drinks from strangers.
+GHB, and sometimes [[GBL]] have acquired a reputation as "date rape drugs," in which they are purportedly secretly put dropwise into drinks.{{citation needed}} There is very limited evidence to suggest that this actually happens but care should always be taken when accepting drinks from strangers.
 ==Chemistry==
 GHB, or gamma-Hydroxybutanoic acid, is a carboxylic acid substituted with an additional hydroxy group. GHB contains a four carbon chain with a terminal carbon bonded to a hydroxy group (OH-) and double bonded to an oxygen group to form a carboxyl unit; this is butanoic acid. At the other end of the four carbon change at R<sub>γ</sub>, GHB is substituted with a hydroxy group.
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 There are currently no anecdotal reports which describe the effects of this compound within our [[experience index]]. Additional experience reports can be found here:
 * [https://www.erowid.org/experiences/subs/exp_GHB.shtml Erowid Experience Vaults: GHB]
+GHB is also referred to as "'''K.-o.-Tropfen'''" (K.-o.-drops) in German-speaking countries.
 ==Toxicity and harm potential==