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What evidence exists on short- and long-term negative effects of ghb (street name g) on the central nervous system, heart, liver or other major organ?

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Unknown: Short term sedation including respiratory depression may require intubation, long term effects are unknown since prospective data are needed. But it can be addicting since it will cause a surge of Dopamine the chief chemical involved in addiction.

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A member asked:

What evidence exists on short- and long-term negative effects of ghb (street name g) on the central nervous system, heart, liver or other major organ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leonard Spishakoff answered

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

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