GHB-Related Ambulance Attendances In Melbourne (’Party Drug’ Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate), Australia

The number of ambulance attendances involving the ‘party drug’ gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) in Melbourne have increased at a much higher rate than paramedic callouts for heroin overdoses, according to a research paper published in the latest issue of Medical Journal of Australia.GHB is a central nervous system depressant drug used recreationally for its euphoric, sedative and aphrodisiac qualities.

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on June 17th, 2008