Substances
G
"With good information
substances can be enjoyed
more safely!"
Roxy, Yve, Anna & Josh
G
["dʒi: "G] (GHB or GBL) also "GINA" or "LIQUID ECSTASY".
Corrosive, usually colourless, salty / bitter tasting liquid. Can also (rarely) be a solid salt (sodium oxybate).
Taking GHB (gamma-hydroxy-butyric acid), GBL (gamma-butyolactone) or BDO (1,4-butanediol) increases the release of dopamine and enhances the GABA effect. GABA is an endogenous messenger that regulates the wake/sleep rhythm.
GHB, GBL and BDO are etching, they must always be swallowed strongly diluted. GBL and BDO act much faster and stronger than GHB and must be dosed much lower! Mostly GBL is distributed and offered as "G" ----- but always ask exactly!
⫸ EFFECTS after 10-20 min (GHB) or 5-10 min (GBL) Lasts approx. 1.5-4 h
⫸ DETECTABLE up to 6 h (blood), up to 12 h (urine). The earlier a urine sample is given, the sooner a detection possibility!
⫸ EFFECT
IN LOW DOSAGE
G CAN BE STIMULATING, UPLIFTING, RELAXING AND DISINHIBITING. THE PERCEPTION OF PAIN IS LOWERED.
IN HIGH DOSAGE
G IS NUMBING, SEDATIVE AND LEADS TO LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. THAT’S WHY G IS ALSO KNOWN AS A DATE RAPE DRUG. DON’T LEAVE YOUR DRINK UNATTENDED! HIGH DOSES AND MIXING WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES CAN LEAD TO EXTENDED VOMITING ATTACKS AND EVEN COMA. RESPIRATORY PARALYSIS (WHICH CAN RESULT IN DEATH) IS ALSO POSSIBLE!
Consume only with people you trust. Let them know what you are consuming! Make sure you have someone to help you in case of emergency. Be smart - even small differences in dosage increase the risk significantly! The effective dose varies greatly from person to person. Take a small amount (not more than 0.6ml GBL), wait at least 90 min and observe the effect. Dose undiluted G with a syringe (without needle) or a scaled pipette. Mix into non-alcoholic beverage, stir well. Note the amount taken and time (e.g. by screenshot).
⫸ SIDE EFFECTS
Dizziness, nausea, headache, confusion, difficulty breathing, impaired balance and memory, inability to move, muscle twitching, convulsions.
⫸ SPECIAL RISKS
in mental lability, epilepsy, cardiac and hepatic dysfunction, succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency, treatment with valproate.
⫸ POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS
Memory loss, sleep disturbances, tremors, anxiety, depressive moods. High tolerance development, psychological and physical dependence. Withdrawal symptoms possible after a few days of consumption.
Safer Use
DOSAGES from 1.2 ml GBL or 3-4 ml GHB or
MIXED CONSUMPTION with alcohol and other downers increase the risk for comatose states.
Be careful: Everybody reacts differently, do not rely on "usual amounts"!
DANGER OF OVERDOSING!
Topping up easily leads to overdoses. Wait at least 2, ideally 4hrs, until you take a new dose. Then take an even lower dose than before. Clarify beforehand if and what kind of sex you want to have. Avoid dependency: Limit your consumption to special occasions. Plan long breaks in between in order to recover. When you detox, get professional guidance and support – life-threatening withdrawal symptoms possible! Especially if the pulse and/or breathing is weak or irregular: call 112 for the emergency services. In case you have unintentionally taken G, tell someone you trust. Staff in the club is also there to support you!
Taking GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate), GBL (gamma butyrolactone) or BDO (1.4-butanediol) causes an increase in the release of dopamine, and the effect of GABA is increased. GABA is a naturally occurring substance in the brain, which helps to regulate the sleep-wake cycle.
GHB, GBL and BDO are corrosive and have to be diluted before taking. The effects of GBL and BDO kick in much faster and stronger than GHB and must therefore be dosed much lower! Usually GBL is in circulation and sold as ‘G’ - but always make sure you know which one you’re getting!
Take breaks - do not consume again until a long distance has elapsed.
More information:
⫸ Get help if you or someone else needs it! Staff and emergency services are there to help you! ⫸Bla Blubb
Drug use is never risk-free.
SONAR stands for promoting health and minimising the risks associated with taking drugs.
Substances
G
"With good information
substances can be enjoyed
more safely!"
Roxy, Yve, Anna & Josh
G
["dʒi: "G] (GHB or GBL) also "GINA" or "LIQUID ECSTASY".
Corrosive, usually colourless, salty / bitter tasting liquid. Can also (rarely) be a solid salt (sodium oxybate).
Taking GHB (gamma-hydroxy-butyric acid), GBL (gamma-butyolactone) or BDO (1,4-butanediol) increases the release of dopamine and enhances the GABA effect. GABA is an endogenous messenger that regulates the wake/sleep rhythm.
GHB, GBL and BDO are etching, they must always be swallowed strongly diluted. GBL and BDO act much faster and stronger than GHB and must be dosed much lower! Mostly GBL is distributed and offered as "G" ----- but always ask exactly!
⫸ EFFECTS after 10-20 min (GHB) or 5-10 min (GBL) Lasts approx. 1.5-4 h
⫸ DETECTABLE up to 6 h (blood), up to 12 h (urine). The earlier a urine sample is given, the sooner a detection possibility!
⫸ EFFECT
IN LOW DOSAGE
G CAN BE STIMULATING, UPLIFTING, RELAXING AND DISINHIBITING. THE PERCEPTION OF PAIN IS LOWERED.
IN HIGH DOSAGE
G IS NUMBING, SEDATIVE AND LEADS TO LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. THAT’S WHY G IS ALSO KNOWN AS A DATE RAPE DRUG. DON’T LEAVE YOUR DRINK UNATTENDED! HIGH DOSES AND MIXING WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES CAN LEAD TO EXTENDED VOMITING ATTACKS AND EVEN COMA. RESPIRATORY PARALYSIS (WHICH CAN RESULT IN DEATH) IS ALSO POSSIBLE!
Consume only with people you trust. Let them know what you are consuming! Make sure you have someone to help you in case of emergency. Be smart - even small differences in dosage increase the risk significantly! The effective dose varies greatly from person to person. Take a small amount (not more than 0.6ml GBL), wait at least 90 min and observe the effect. Dose undiluted G with a syringe (without needle) or a scaled pipette. Mix into non-alcoholic beverage, stir well. Note the amount taken and time (e.g. by screenshot).
⫸ SIDE EFFECTS
Dizziness, nausea, headache, confusion, difficulty breathing, impaired balance and memory, inability to move, muscle twitching, convulsions.
⫸ SPECIAL RISKS
in mental lability, epilepsy, cardiac and hepatic dysfunction, succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency, treatment with valproate.
⫸ POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS
Memory loss, sleep disturbances, tremors, anxiety, depressive moods. High tolerance development, psychological and physical dependence. Withdrawal symptoms possible after a few days of consumption.
Safer Use
DOSAGES from 1.2 ml GBL or 3-4 ml GHB or
MIXED CONSUMPTION with alcohol and other downers increase the risk for comatose states.
Be careful: Everybody reacts differently, do not rely on "usual amounts"!
DANGER OF OVERDOSING!
Topping up easily leads to overdoses. Wait at least 2, ideally 4hrs, until you take a new dose. Then take an even lower dose than before. Clarify beforehand if and what kind of sex you want to have. Avoid dependency: Limit your consumption to special occasions. Plan long breaks in between in order to recover. When you detox, get professional guidance and support – life-threatening withdrawal symptoms possible! Especially if the pulse and/or breathing is weak or irregular: call 112 for the emergency services. In case you have unintentionally taken G, tell someone you trust. Staff in the club is also there to support you!
Taking GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate), GBL (gamma butyrolactone) or BDO (1.4-butanediol) causes an increase in the release of dopamine, and the effect of GABA is increased. GABA is a naturally occurring substance in the brain, which helps to regulate the sleep-wake cycle.
GHB, GBL and BDO are corrosive and have to be diluted before taking. The effects of GBL and BDO kick in much faster and stronger than GHB and must therefore be dosed much lower! Usually GBL is in circulation and sold as ‘G’ - but always make sure you know which one you’re getting!
Take breaks - do not consume again until a long distance has elapsed.
More information:
⫸ Get help if you or someone else needs it! Staff and emergency services are there to help you! ⫸Bla Blubb
Drug use is never risk-free.
SONAR stands for promoting health and minimising the risks associated with taking drugs.
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