GHB or liquid ecstasy: This is the drug Father Fran administered to his victims

A substance frequently used in sexual crimes ‘chemical delivery’ as it leaves no traces on the victim’s body. One of the effects is amnesia, sedation and loss of consciousness quickly.

Her easy access and low cost on the black market It has led to rapid expansion in recent years. So what is this drug and what effects does it have?

HE gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) has been attributed to a use beyond that of a psychoactive drug. As announced by the Ministry of Health GHB is a powerful central nervous system depressant.

This substance is also called a recreational drug because it initially creates a feeling of well-being and happiness. Although its effects are also known as “liquid ecstasy” These have little to do with ecstasy. it is a stimulant and not a depressant drug like GHB.

be on drugs colorless and odorless liquid, It makes it easier to accidentally mix it into the drink. Moreoverbecomes undetectable Within a few hours for traditional blood and urine tests.

It is consumed as a transparent liquid in the illegal market. It is usually mixed with water orally, It is therefore difficult to control the dose consumed, and small changes in amount or purity produce very different effects.

It is a colorless and odorless liquid medicine.

Effects

GHB acts as follows: suppresses brain functionsIt reduces or blocks many of its physiological functions.

The effects of GHB vary greatly from person to person. They are perceived 10 or 20 minutes consumptionIt lasts 60 to 90 minutes and disappears completely after 3 or 4 hours.

Although the desired effects are an increase in sociability and communication capacity, the effects Drowsiness, drowsiness, headache, confusion and even respiratory depression, delusionshallucinations and coma.

Common adverse effects:

• dizziness

• Nausea.

• Vomiting.

• Blurred or double vision.

• Motor incoordination.

• Numbness.

• Sometimes headache.

• May cause agitation, anxiety and muscle tension when redosing.

Toxic and serious effects:

• Diarrhea.

• Loss of memory.

• Spasms.

• The comma can be reversed.

• Vomiting can be dangerous because in case of loss of consciousness the person may suffocate.

• Continued use of GHB/GBL may cause addiction.

They may appear seizures in people with epilepsywhen overdosed and mixed with stimulants.

The beginning of liquid ecstasy

HE GHB was synthesized in 1960 It was initially used as an anesthetic but was withdrawn from the pharmaceutical market due to the side effects it caused.

over the years 80 began to be used as a sleep and bodybuilding supplement. It has also been used as a medication to treat alcohol withdrawal syndrome.

It began to be used for recreational purposes until it was brought under control in the 90s. Right now, use is prohibited.