Posted by Ant-Rock on October 18, 2000, at 11:34:01
In reply to GHB, a 1 year trial..., 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.
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> I used it for exactly one year. I used it every day. I used it all day long, repeated dosing of 7-8 times.
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> 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.
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> 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).
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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."GHB has the potential to screw up one's life".
So does table wine, and I am living proof that antidepressants can also destroy a persons life.
Does this mean ad's ruin everyone who uses them, of course not. Any psychoactive substance can be abused or cause an adverse reaction. If one is prone to abusing substances, than using GHB without a doctors guidance would be a mistake.In all the info I have read regarding GHB, every single doctor who advocates its use, also warns not to use it continually throughout the day, or even once a day in large-enough amounts can cause problems. Also, they make it clear to never drive when using GHB, as it effects ones motor skills.
I realize these warnings are not labeled on street ghb, and I think the lack of information on this substance is the reason many have ended up worse off for exprimenting with it.
I truly feel sorry for the people who have written about their problems stemming from ghb addiction. I've been through a hellish experience myself due to an adverse AD reaction, and to have ones life damaged for any reason, is truly sad. Hopefully these exchanges will help inform others not to blindly take any psychoactive substance without knowing as much as one possibly can about it, and even then, things can go wrong.
Sicerely,
Anthony
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