GHB

What Does GHB Mean in a Text?

GHB means "Gamma Hydroxybutyrate." It is a club drug and date rape drug.

The drug GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) is used recreationally, because it invokes feelings of euphoria and reduces inhibitions. However, GHB is a depressant that, when mixed with alcohol, can cause users to lose consciousness. For this reason GHB is also used as a date rape drug.

GHB is typically produced in home labs and sold as a liquid. However, it is also available in powder form, or as tablets. It is usually consumed through swallowing.

Because GHB is usually odorless and colorless, it can easily be slipped into a person's drink and used as a date rape drug (in the same way as Rohypnol and Ketamine).

Other names for GHB include:

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When I write GHB, I mean this:

meaning of GHB

GHB is a club drug used in date rape.

Summary of Key Points

"Gamma Hydroxybutyrate" (club/date rape drug) is the most common definition for GHB on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
GHB
Definition:Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (club/date rape drug)
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

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An Academic Look at GHB

GHB is an initialism abbreviation, which means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., Gee Aitch Bee).

Example of GHB Used in a Text

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