GBL | What Kind of Drug Is It?
What Kind of Drug Is It?
Gamma butyrolactone (GBL) is a very strong chemical used in the production of floor strippers, glue removers, paint thinners, pesticides, herbicides, inks, dyes, and other industrial products. When swallowed, it acts as a depressantSubstances that slow down the activity of an organism or one of its parts. on the body, lowering heart and breathing rates. During the 1990s, however, GBL became popular at nightclubs and ravesOvernight dance parties that typically involve huge crowds of people, loud techno music, and illegal drug use., where its effects are said to intensify the party experience. GBL is also considered a "date rape" drug because it can render a victim unconscious and produce memory loss.
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