GHB / GBL
GBL (gamma-butyrolactone)
Street names: GBL, Liquid gold, Blue nitro, Firestrip
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⚡What it does
- Converts to GHB in the body — euphoria, sedation
⚠Key risks
- Stronger and faster than GHB; dosing even more unforgiving
- Caustic — burns mouth/esophagus undiluted
- Severe dependence with life-threatening withdrawal
✚Overdose signs
- Deep unconsciousness
- Slow breathing
- Incontinence
📋Quick facts
Also known asGBL, Liquid gold, Blue nitro, Firestrip
CategoryGHB / GBL
Schedule / classSchedule I (US, 2000); controlled UK/EU/AU
AppearanceClear liquid with chemical/cologne smell; industrial solvent
Street price~$50–$150 per liter (industrial-sourced)
Legal statusSchedule I (US); Class B UK; controlled EU/AU/CA — industrial chemical restrictions apply
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: EMCDDA, NIDA, Home Office
Category comparison — GHB / GBL
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBL (gamma-butyrolactone) | Schedule I | Stronger and faster than GHB; dosing even more unforgiving; Caustic — burns mouth/esophagus undiluted | ~$50–$150 per liter |
| GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) | Schedule I/III | Dose curve is razor-thin — 1 mL too much = coma; Frequent dosing needed (90-min half-life) → dependence and brutal 24/7 withdrawal | ~$5–$20 per dose |
| GHB Liquid | Schedule I | Concentration unknown — strength varies bottle to bottle; Mixing with alcohol frequently fatal | ~$60–$150 per 100 mL |
| GHB Powder | Schedule I | Dissolving errors → misdosing; Hygroscopic powder clumps — uneven concentration | ~$40–$120 per 50 g where found |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly — see our pressed pill guide.
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