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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. | 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]] are also commonly used as [[date rape drug]]s, in which they are secretly put dropwise into drinks. 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. | |||
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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. | 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. | ||