GHB – Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid
What is it?
Prescribed as Xyrem, it is also known as the “date rape drug.” It comes in a liquid or as a white powder that is dissolved in water, juice, or alcohol. In liquid form, GHB is clear and colorless and slightly salty in taste.
Street Names
G, Georgia Home Boy, Goop, Grievous Bodily Harm, Liquid X, Scoop, Liquid Ecstasy,
How is it used?
Usually a liquid, mixed in a beverage, sometimes a white powder that can be dissolved in a liquid.
How does it affect the body?
Hallucinations Euphoria, drowsiness, decreased anxiety, excited and aggressive behavior
Overdose symptoms
Unconsciousness, seizures, slowed heart rate, greatly slowed breathing, lower body temperature, vomiting, nausea, coma, death.
Withdrawal symptoms
Insomnia, anxiety, tremors, increased heart rate and blood pressure, psychotic thoughts.
Rohypnol
What is it?
Depressant and benzodiazepine with generic name Flunitrazepam. It is not approved for medical use in the United States. Used by cocaine abusers to relieve side effects, and also used as a “date rape” drug.
Street Names
Circles, Forget Me Pill, La Rocha, Lunch Money Drug, Mexican Valium, Pingus, R2, Roach 2, Ruffies, Rophies, Wolfies,
How is it used?
Oblong olive green tablet, swallowed, crushed and snorted
Can be dissolved in liquids
When placed in a light-colored drink, will dye it blue
How does it affect the body?
Muscle relaxant, decreased anxiety, drowsiness, amnesia, sleep, Slurred speech, loss of coordination, Impaired mental function, confusion, addictive