@article{ref1,
title="Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid",
journal="Medicine (Abingdon)",
year="2007",
author="Thanacoody, Ruben",
volume="35",
number="11",
pages="619-619",
abstract="Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB; liquid ecstasy, sodium oxybate) is a drug of abuse which is increasingly used recreationally and has been implicated in cases of 'drug rape'. GHB-intoxicated patients may appear sedated or may show paradoxical agitation. After ingestion of a toxic amount of GHB, rapid onset of respiratory depression and deep coma may occur, resolving spontaneously within 24 hours with supportive care. In regular users, a withdrawal syndrome similar to alcohol withdrawal is also recognized.<p />",
language="",
issn="1357-3039",
doi="10.1016/j.mpmed.2007.08.008",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mpmed.2007.08.008"
}