GHB - Consequences

Consequences

Use of GHB can impair judgment and cause memory loss, increasing the possibility of risk-taking behavior among users. recreational usersUsing a drug solely to achieve a high, not to treat a medical condition. report that the drug decreases their inhibitionsInner thoughts that keep people from engaging in certain activities.. People with lowered inhibitions are more likely to engage in unsafe sex, putting themselves at risk for contracting HIV (the human immunodeficiency virus), which can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). GHB also impairs the user's ability to drive, causing the same reckless driving patterns seen in alcohol-related traffic crashes. The long-term health threats associated with GHB abuse were not known as of 2005.