The recreational use of gamma hydroxy butyrate (GHB) has gained popularity over the last
decade. GHB was initially sold as a safe bodybuilding and fat burning compound. It is now …

Objective: This review highlights the biochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology of the
naturally-occurring fatty acid derivative, gamma-hydroxy-butyrate (GHB). GHB is derived …

Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) is an emerging drug for alcoholism therapy. We present
a case of GHB withdrawal syndrome secondary to GHB addiction during alcoholism …

Background Gamma-hydroxybutyrate is a potent central nervous system depressant with a
narrow recreational dose window and analytical detection time. We describe data relating to …

Abuse of gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) and gamma butyrolactone (GBL) has been
increasing rapidly recently, and consultation-liaison psychiatrists are being called to …

Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) and its precursors gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) and 1, 4-
butanediol (1, 4-BD) pose a serious threat to the health of (ab) users, and the aim of this …

Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) has been in clinical use in Italy since 1991 for treatment
of alcohol dependence. Results of phase III and phase IV studies have shown that the drug …

Background Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) and gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) have been
profiled as' party drugs' used mainly at dance parties and in nightclubs on weekend nights …

Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) is a short-chain fatty acid structurally similar to the
inhibitory neurotransmitter γ-aminobutyric acid. Clinical trials have demonstrated that 50 …

Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) intoxication is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality
in patients taking the drug for recreational purposes. Due to the recent increase in …