GHB / GBL
GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate)
Street names: G, Liquid ecstasy, Grievous Bodily Harm, Scoop
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⚡What it does
- Euphoria, disinhibition, increased sociability; sleep at higher doses
⚠Key risks
- Dose curve is razor-thin — 1 mL too much = coma
- Frequent dosing needed (90-min half-life) → dependence and brutal 24/7 withdrawal
- Also linked to drug-facilitated assault
✚Overdose signs
- Sudden deep sleep/unrousable
- Vomiting while unconscious
- Slow irregular breathing
📋Quick facts
Also known asG, Liquid ecstasy, Grievous Bodily Harm, Scoop
CategoryGHB / GBL
Schedule / classSchedule I/III (US — illicit GHB is I; approved drug Xyrem is III)
AppearanceClear, salty/soapy-tasting liquid; white powder; clear capsules
Street price~$5–$20 per dose (capful); ~$60–$150 per 100 mL where found
Legal statusSchedule I (illicit) US; Class B/C elsewhere — illegal without Rx everywhere listed
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: NIDA, EMCDDA, TripSit
Category comparison — GHB / GBL
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| GBL (gamma-butyrolactone) | Schedule I | Stronger and faster than GHB; dosing even more unforgiving; Caustic — burns mouth/esophagus undiluted | ~$50–$150 per liter |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly — see our pressed pill guide.
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