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A quadrupling in the number of people being taken to hospital after overdosing on GHB in the past two years has alarmed Queensland authorities.The staggering increase in GHB intoxication-related presentations was recorded at emergency departments across the state’s south-east, according to data released today.GHB, or gamma-hydroxybutyrate, is an illegal drug that acts as a depressant and has sedative and anaesthetic effects.
In recent years, the drug has gained popularity among 18-25-year-olds as a “party drug”, but it’s also known as a “date rape” drug commonly used in drink-spiking.The data, gathered by Princess Alexandra Hospital’s clinical toxicology unit, shows presentations for GHB account for almost a quarter of emergencies.
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