Almost undetectable, it interferes in the glasses of party girls and revelers to make them turn their heads to the black hole. A real scourge, GHB still leaves behind signs of its devastating passage.
Complaints and testimonies around the “rapist drug” are booming across the globe. If the golden rule is never to leave your drink unattended, this injunction can be swept away by the euphoria of the party or by the all the more surprising subterfuges of the criminals. These predators that plague bars and clubs can slip GHB into their drink without the knowledge of the target consumer. How to know if his drink has been poisoned and the drinker, therefore, drugged? For several minutes, the effect can extend up to an hour, the prey is left stunned by this substance. Dizziness and headache may occur as a result of absorption. Second, an increased heart rate, up to respiratory distress, may be noted.
Then, the sedative and amnesic properties at work push the mental confusion until the victim is unable to express himself. They can cause anxiety, translated by tremors. The fourth potential stage is memory loss.
The beverage is to be inspected
Among the devastating effects of GHB, also powerful sleeping pill, there is the “blackout” to which multiple victims testify. This amnesia is all the more frequent when this soluble and odorless substance is mixed with alcohol. Fifth convincing sign: the content of the targeted person’s glass. Leaking ice cubes, a suspicious color, or a hazy appearance with lots of bubbles can be clues. If in doubt, do not hesitate to get tested within twelve hours of the event / evening.