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GHB (Gamma hydroxybutyric acid)

Hands holding a small yellow pill, likely GHB, in a dimly lit nightclub environment with red and blue lighting|Glass bottle labeled "HEAVEN" GHB next to a pile of white powder, illustrating the dangerous drug known as GHB or Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid|Laboratory glassware with chemical formulas and molecular structures overlaid, illustrating the scientific aspects of GHB and drug research|Young woman with curly hair sitting on a couch, head in hands, displaying signs of distress or emotional struggle, possibly related to substance abuse or withdrawal|

Usually, our attention is only drawn to this drug, known as Gamma hydroxybutyric acid, when it is related to a sinister sex offence. Yes, it is true that, sadly GHB (also referred to as a “date rape” drug) can be used as a weapon by sexual predators, but more often than not, it is used […]