G increases the desire for sex and reduces inhibitions. For some guys, that means condomless sex. It is easy to overdose on G and become unconscious, leaving you vulnerable to sexual assault. Some people use G to take the edge off crystal, which decreases your inhibitions, increasing the likelihood of sexual risk-taking. Getting the dosage right is difficult because the strength of G varies with each bottle; therefore, it is easy to take more than your body can handle, which could result in overdose, coma, respiratory collapse or even death. Most people wake up from overdose with no side effects whatsoever, but there are a few who do not, so if you use G, it’s important to dose correctly and do not mix it with alcohol.
GHB can be physically addictive: some users find themselves dosing many times a day, just to avoid difficult and dangerous withdrawal symptoms. You can become addicted within a week if using regularly. Stopping “cold turkey” can cause confusion, anxiety, panic, hallucinations and delirium and, in some cases, respiratory collapse. People who have become dependent on G should seek medical support before attempting to stop using it. If you have been using G regularly for a week or more and begin to feel anxious or confused between doses, seek medical attention.