What does GHB stand for?

Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid (aka date rape drug)

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The 20-year-old, who was given a suspended prison sentence at Cardiff Crown Court yesterday, first downloaded the recipe for notorious drug GHB - short for gamma-hydroxybutyric acid - from the internet, before ordering his own raw materials to put together the toxic substance, which can have a range of effects, from nausea to coma.

SCIENTIST'S HOME-MADE DATE RAPE DRUG; Young technician stayed behind ...

Gallimberti L, Canton C, Gentile N, et al: Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid for treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome.

[gamma]-Hydroxybutyric acid: a medicine or a drug of abuse? ...

GHB Overview Chemical Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid Street Names Cherry Menth, Easy Lay, Gamma 10, GBH, Georgia Home Boy, GHB, G-Juice, Great Hormones, Grievous Bodily Harm, G-Riffick, Liquid E, Liquid X, Salty Water, Scoop, Soap, Somatomax, Vita-G Appearance Colorless, odorless, slightly salty liquid or white powder Administration Oral ingestion Cost $5-$20 per dose (capful or ounce) On the educational front, knowledgeable rape treatment professionals encourage law enforcement officials to advise citizens never to leave their drinks unattended and to refuse drinks offered by strangers.

GHB: grievous bodily harm