GHB - How Is It Taken?

How Is It Taken?

GHB usually comes in a colorless and odorless liquid form, but it is also available as a white soap-like powder. Either way, it is taken orally, usually in small amounts mixed with a liquid such as a soft drink, a sports drink, or an alcoholic beverage to mask its salty taste. The distinctive saltiness is more obvious when mixed with plain water. GHB is sometimes disguised by adding food coloring or flavorings, or by storing it in mouthwash bottles or eye drop dispensers. It may be sold in small vials, capfuls, or "swigs" at club parties. According to the DEA's "Drugs and Chemicals of Concern" report, "the presence of GHB in the liquid can be detected by shaking the liquid. If it becomes cloudy, GHB may be present." On average, a teaspoon of the liquid contains 1 gram (0.035 ounces) to 5 grams (0.175 ounces) of GHB and costs anywhere from $5 to $25 per dose.