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(gamma)-Hydroxybutyrate is a new recreational drug that may lead to loss of consciousness
EDITOR,-We were interested in A Richard Green and Guy M Goodwin's editorial on ecstasy and neurodegeneration. 1 We wish to draw attention to another recreational drug, which is taken in similar circumstances to ecstasy, whose use can lead to acute neurological effects. (gamma)-Hydroxybutyrate-a...
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Published in: | BMJ 1996-08, Vol.313 (7054), p.424-424 |
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Main Authors: | , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | EDITOR,-We were interested in A Richard Green and Guy M Goodwin's editorial on ecstasy and neurodegeneration. 1 We wish to draw attention to another recreational drug, which is taken in similar circumstances to ecstasy, whose use can lead to acute neurological effects. (gamma)-Hydroxybutyrate-also known as GHB, sodium oxybate, GBH, and liquid ecstasy-has been available in Britain since 1994, mostly in night clubs around London. |
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ISSN: | 0959-8138 1468-5833 |
DOI: | 10.1136/bmj.313.7054.424a |