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GHB


If you notice a person has passed out,
get medical attention immediately, call 911, or they may die!

GHB (Gamma-hydroxybutyrate) was originally marketed as a solvent or drain cleaner. GHB users report loss of coordination due to loss of muscle tone, possible nausea, difficulty concentrating, & loss of gag reflex. It can cause vomiting, delusions, depression, vertigo, visual disturbances, seizures, respiratory distress, loss of consciousness, amnesia, and coma.

GHB is especially deadly when mixed with alcohol!

Please know that:  Law Enforcement does not monitor emergency rooms  and hospitals are not required to report  drug overdoses to Law Enforcement.  If  someone has become passed out it is important to get them medical attention immediately!

Call 911 immediately, or get the individual to an emergency room.