%0 Journal Article
%T Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid
%J Medicine (Abingdon)
%D 2007
%A Thanacoody, Ruben
%V 35
%N 11
%P 619-619
%X 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 />
%G 
%I Medicine Publishing
%@ 1357-3039
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mpmed.2007.08.008