A - Z of Drugs

Spotlight on drugs

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ANABOLIC STEROIDS
CANNABIS
COCAINE
ECSTASY
GASES, GLUES AND AEROSOLS (solvents)
GHB

GHB

NAME IT

GHB (Sometimes known as GBH) is short for gammahydroxybutyrate

THE EFFECTS

  • GHB has sedative properties and can produce feelings of euphoria.
  • The effects have been known to last for a day.

THE RISKS

  • Excessive hits could lead to sickness, stiff muscles, fits and even collapse.
  • If incorrectly produced, GHB can badly burn the mouth.
  • It is VERY DANGEROUS and can be fatal when mixed with alcohol or other drugs.
The long-term effects of GHB are not yet fully known

Class: Class C

Group: DEPRESSANTS

HEROIN
KETAMINE
LSD (acid)
MAGIC MUSHROOMS
POPPERS (alkyl nitrites)
SPEED (amphetamines)
TRANQUILLISERS