GHB

What Does GHB Mean in a Text?

Terms Used by Drug Dealers and Users

We have over 200 terms in our glossary of drug-related terms. Some of these terms are meant to be amusing, some are meant to be descriptive, and some are meant to be "cool." They all have one thing in common though: they all mask the true nature of the texts they feature in. Here is the one you care about:

GHB means "Gamma Hydroxybutyrate."

More Observations...

It is a club drug and date rape drug. The drug GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) is used recreationally, because it invokes feelings of euphoria and reduces inhibitions. However, GHB is a depressant that, when mixed with alcohol, can cause users to lose consciousness. For this reason GHB is also used as a date rape drug. GHB is typically produced in home labs and sold as a liquid. However, it is also available in powder form, or as tablets. It is usually consumed through swallowing. Because GHB is usually odorless and colorless, it can easily be slipped into a person's drink and used as a date rape drug (in the same way as Rohypnol and Ketamine). Other names for GHB include:

• blue nitro.
• fantasy.
• fishies.
• G.
• grievous bodily harm (GBH).
• juice.

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When I write GHB, I mean this:

GHB is a club drug used in date rape.

Summary of Key Points

"Gamma Hydroxybutyrate" (club/date rape drug) is, by far, the most common meaning for GHB when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

GHB
Definition:	Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (club/date rape drug)
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

An Academic Look at GHB

GHB is an initialism abbreviation, which means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., Gee Aitch Bee).

Example of GHB Used in a Text

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