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GHB (Gamma-Hydroxybutyerate)

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In November 1990, the Food and Drug Administration issues a warning that GHB can cause seizures, coma, respiratory arrest and death, especially when mixed with alcoholic beverages.

The side effects of GHB are:

Abrupt, intense drowsiness
Decreased body temperature
Vomiting
Slower, deep respiration
Giddiness, silliness and dizziness
Temporary amnesia
Interference with mobility and verbal coherence
Diarrhea
Semi-consciousness
Seizure
Decreased heart rate
Coma
Sleep-walking
Death

A.K.A Date Rape Drug

One of the most common abuse patterns of GHB is by rapists slipping the drug into a victim's drink (usually alcohol). Within a few moments, the victim will appear drunk and helpless. Often the perpetrator will become a good Samaritan and offer to escort the victim home. When the victim regains consciousness, he or she has no memory of the events.

Sex Drugs, Alcohol, and Rape

Sexual Assault combined with Drugs and Alcohol. The dangers and realities of sexual assault are exacerbated when drugs and alcohol become involved. Alcohol and drugs can inhibit resistance, increase aggression and impair decision-making skills. Sexual assault and acquaintance rape are types of violence that are most likely to occur in social settings that foster rape-supportive attitudes and norms. A study published in the Journal of Sex Education and Therapy reported that of those students who had been victims of some type of sexual aggression while in college--from rape to intimidation to illegal restraint--68 percent of their male assailants had been drinking at the time of the attack. Alcohol and drug use exaggerates problems with misinterpretation of sexual intent and can be used to justify assault. Studies show that many college men believe that alcohol increases arousal and legitimates non-consensual aggression. They also report that many college men believe that women who had two or more drinks are more interested than other women in having sex.

Index of Terms

Term	Definition
Alcohol	The world's most popular drug and legally used in most countries. Alcohol is produced through the fermentation of fruits, vegetables or grains.
Drugs	Drugs essentially are poisons. The degree they are taken determines the effect. A small amount acts as a stimulant. A greater amount acts as a sedative. A larger amount acts as a poison and can kill one dead. This is true of any drug. Each has a different amount at which it gives those results.
GHB	Now called the "date rape drug", GHB produces a hypnotic or semi-conscious state in which one cannot think rationally and so can be taken advantage of.
Methamphetamine	A powerfully addictive stimulant that dramatically affects the central nervous system.

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