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What Is It Made Of?

GHB is a natural substance produced in small amounts in the human body. It may act as a neurotransmitterA substance that helps spread nerve impulses from one nerve cell to another. in the brain. The chemical formula for GHB is C₄H₈O₃. It is illegally manufactured and sold in its crystalline compound (or salt) form, which is called sodium oxybate. Sodium oxybate's chemical formula is C₄H₇NaO₃. GHB can be produced by combining drain cleaner with GBL.

1. What Kind of Drug Is It?
2. Overview
3. What Is It Made Of?
4. How Is It Taken?
5. Are There Any Medical Reasons for Taking This Substance?
6. Usage Trends
7. Effects on the Body
8. Reactions with Other Drugs or Substances
9. Treatment for Habitual Users
10. Consequences
11. The Law