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Synonyms |
The most common synonyms are:
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Classification |
Central nervous system depressant:
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Yes
Yes, physical.
Yes, if discontinuation is abrupt and the user has taken repeated high doses (anxiety, insomnia, tremors, muscular cramps, trouble sleeping, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea). Although rare, the most severe cases of abrupt GHB discontinuation result in severe agitation, paranoia, visual and auditory hallucinations, tachycardia (increased heart rate) and hypertension.
Onset and duration of action
Route of administration |
Onset of action |
Peak |
Duration of action |
Oral | 5 to 30 minutes | 20 to 45 minutes | 45 minutes to 8 hours (usually 1 to 3 hours) |
Many different street drugs are sold under the same name. Furthermore, nothing guarantees the quantity, purity or even the content of a street drug in spite of the fact that it may, in some cases, look like medication.
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