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GHB
abbr.
gamma-hydroxybutyrate

GHB
abbreviation for
1. (Medicine / Pharmacology) gamma hydroxybutyrate Also called GBH, liquid ecstasy
2. (Law / Recreational Drugs) (Medicine / Pharmacology) gamma-hydroxybutyrate
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Noun1.GHB - a club drug available in liquid or powder form is taken orally (frequently combined with alcohol); used to incapacitate individuals for the commission of sexual assault and rape
club drug - a controlled substance that is usually taken by young people at dance clubs and raves
grievous bodily harm, liquid ecstasy, max, easy lay, Georgia home boy, goop, soap, scoop - street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate


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Hester Stewart, 21, died after taking GBL, which is used by clubbers as a substitute for banned drug GHB, known as "liquid ecstasy".
Daniel Latimer, 24, denied providing a Class C controlled drug GHB and perverting the course of justice.
When taken, GBL is rapidly turned into the date-rape drug GHB - known as liquid ecstasy.
 
 
 
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