Posted by Buffet on October 17, 2000, at 2:18:44
I was rather concerned about some of the above postings regarding GHB and feel to tell you little about this DRUG.
I used it for exactly one year. I used it every day. I used it all day long, repeated dosing of 7-8 times.
Yes it is fairly nontoxic. You will not die from an overdose, blah blah blah.....I used to say the same things to people in its defense.
Here's the truth. I almost died from an overdose by choking on my own vomit alone in my room. I laughed it off and was just more careful from then on. I became addicted, physically and mentally, lost 2 jobs within 2 months, wrecked my car, failed in college the second semester in a row (by falling asleep in the middle of tests...), made an ass of myself several times due to becoming manic after long binges, the list does go on. I cannot remember much of that year (last year).
GHB has potential to screw up your life. It might have potential as a pharmaceutical. Overall, it MUST be treated with extreme respect. GHB and the preconverted lactone are nontoxic, but the effects from the intoxication can result in death or injury indirectly, mostly from passing out.
It is not a 'date rape drug' or any of the other BS you hear in the news, but its not a miracle cure all either. It is just another abusable recreational drug that might hold some value if further studied as a medication.
I have been clean for 6 months, but have noticed some disturbing constant side effects. I am not sure they are GHB related. They are stuttering (i never used to stutter), anxiety, inability to concentrate, slowed reactions and scrambled thought, lower sex drive, etc. I would be interested to hear from any long time GHB abuser, occasional recreational user, etc about their reactions both good and bad to this drug. I am not a DARE spokesman and I don't agree with it being illegal. I do however disagree with it being touted as harmless, as I know its dangers from first hand experience.
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