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Arian L. Gorishti March 24, 2004 Dr. Richard Wilk CJ-645 Drug Chemistry and Identification GHB Patterns of Abuse and Law Enforcement Considerations Introduction Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is growing in popularity among young adults (18-30 years old) as a drug of choice in clubs, raves, gyms, college campuses, and rural communities nationwide. GHB is being abused, for its euphoric, sedative, hallucinogenic and its alleged anabolic effects. Within this last decade, due to its analgesic and sedative effects, GHB has also gained notoriety as a date-rape drug. In this paper I will address the GHB patterns of abuse and the challenges that the illicit use of this drug presents to the law enforcement community. Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is a depressant that affects the central nervous system. In the United States, GHB can be prescribed in very low doses as an experimental treatment for narcolepsy, under strict and controlled conditions. GHB, a colorless, odorless liquid with a slightly salty taste, is composed...

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