What happens during withdrawal from GHB?
First synthesized in 1960, gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) was created as an alternative to help induce sleep. In the late 1980s, it was being sold and marketed as an over-the-counter sedative and a growth hormone stimulator to help bodybuilders promote muscle mass and maintain weight. In 1991, the drug was banned by the FDA after several reported incidents of dangerous adverse reactions occurred. GHB is a central nervous system depressant that slows down the messages between the brain and the body. Because it is a depressant substance, there is potential for dependence and experiencing withdrawal from GHB.
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