Safer Dancing - Guide for safer dance nightclubs, pubs and clubs in Coleraine, Portstewart and Portrush, Northern Ireland
Safer Dancing - Guide for safer dance nightclubs, pubs and clubs in Coleraine, Portstewart and Portrush, Northern Ireland
GHB

Name It
GHB (sometimes known as GBH) is short for Gammahydroxbutyrate.

Know It
GHB comes as a colourless liquid and is sold in small bottles or capsules.
The liquid is measured out in capfuls and then swallowed.
GHB has no smell but a salty taste.
It was originally developed as a medicine for use during surgery.
GHB is used as an alternative to anabolic steroids.
Possession of GHB isn't illegal without a prescription, but supply is against the law under the Medicines Act.

The Effects
GHB has sedative properties and can produce feelings of euphoria.
The effects have been known to last for a day.

The Risks
Excessive hits could lead to sickness, stiff muscles, fits and even collapse.
If incorrectly produced, GHB can badly burn the mouth.
It is VERY DANGEROUS and can be fatal when mixed with alcohol and other drugs.
The long-term effects of GHB are not yet fully known.

Safer Dancing - Guide for safer dance nightclubs, pubs and clubs in Coleraine, Portstewart and Portrush, Northern Ireland