G-whizz, it’s another KnowYourStuff quiz! Are you a GHB-genius? A BD baddie? Let’s see how much you really know about GHB, GBL and BD.

1. Thinking about GHB specifically, what is a common dose?
A) The amount left in the bottle
B) 0.3ml
C) 4g +
D) 1-2.5g

2. What is the most common route of administration for GHB, GBL, or BD?
A) It rubs the lotion on the skin
B) Injecting or snorting
C) Orally as a liquid
D) Pressed pills

3. GHB is a…
A) Depressant
B) Branch of government
C) Psychedelic
D) Upper

4. GHB/GBL is known to elicit strong feelings of what?
A) Sarcasm
B) Anger
C) Boredom
D) Arousal

5. What do you do if someone shows signs of GHB overdose?
A) Start a dance-off to keep them alert
B) Call emergency services and place them in the recovery position
C) Leave them alone to sleep
D) Give them a stimulant to wake them up

6. How should you measure your GHB?
A) With a ruler
B) By the tablespoon
C) Eyeballing it
D) Always measure your doses with a marked oral syringe.

7. GHB is prescribed in other countries medically for which conditions?
A) Narcolepsy
B) A good time
C) Headaches
D) Allergies

8. What is a common misconception about GHB?
A) It is safe and legal to use.
B) It has no potential for addiction.
C) It is naturally found in the body in small amounts.
D) It has no odour

9. What is extremely dangerous to mix with G or BD?
A) Any amount of psytrance music
B) Water
C) Anything, especially depressants (like alcohol)
D) Only depressants

10. What is one nickname for GHB?
A) Manic Monday
B) Favourite
C) Dreamer
D) Fantasy

11. How long do the effects of GHB last?
A) 1-4 hours
B) 20 minutes
C) 12 hours
D) How long is a piece of string?

12. What’s the difference between BD, GBL and GHB?
A) The letters
B) GHB is stronger than GBL and BD
C) They are all the same
D) GBL and BD are prodrugs of GHB

Answers

1. D.
GHB, GBL and BD all have different dosages. A high-risk dose of GHB is over 4g, with doses over 10g possibly leading to fatality. Common dosage for GBL is 0.9-1.5ml, with doses over 2ml causing heavy sleep and over 3ml considered a high-risk dose. Common dosage for BD is 1-2.5ml, with over 4ml causing heavy sleep and over 6ml to poisoning.
GHB, GBL, 1,4-Butanediol, and Not Dying, KnowYourStuffNZ

2. C.
Ingesting this substance in a liquid form is the most common as it’s the lowest risk, followed by snorting or injecting. Snorting or injecting can hit you much quicker though, making it easier to overdose. It can also lead to infection. If you choose to snort or inject, make sure to always use sterile utensils every time.
GHB/GBL, The Level

3. A.
GHB – Psychonaut Wiki

4. D.
You might feel like being extra risky in sexual situations, or unable to give consent properly. Think beforehand about how to keep yourself and others safe.
Sex, drugs, and consent – KnowYourYes – KnowYourStuffNZ

5. B.
It is extremely easy to overdose on G because it’s active in tiny amounts. Always measure what you are taking, and write it down, as G can inhibit your perception of time and you might take more before your first dose has worn off.
GHB/GBL “G”, Lets Talk About It

6. D.
It’s impossible to tell GHB from other clear liquids. Label your bottles clearly, or consider using blue food dye to tell it apart from other liquids. Try a tester dose with each new batch, too, using a marked oral syringe, starting with the lowest dose and waiting a minimum of 2 hours before redosing. You can get syringes online from the NZ Needle Exchange
GHB, Dancesafe

7. A.
GHB isn’t legal in New Zealand and is considered a Class B drug. In other countries, it can be used to help with regulating narcolepsy (known in the USA as Xyrem, as an example). It helps reduce excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy (a sudden loss of muscle tone).
Xyrem: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Warnings – Drugs.com

8. B.
It has the potential to be physically and psychologically addictive. If taken frequently and then stopped abruptly, it can cause withdrawal symptoms similar to that of alcohol or opiates.
GHB – PsychonautWiki

9. C.
G drugs have a very high-risk profile when mixed with other drugs. Especially when combining GHB with other depressants, it can lead to memory loss, unconscious vomiting, respiratory arrest or fatality – even in small doses. GHB – PsychonautWiki

10. D.
GHB can give some people feelings of euphoria and a lack of inhibitions, like they’re in a fantasy.
GHB (fantasy) Fact Sheet, DrugARM

11. A.
Every person is different, but normally it will onset in 15-30 minutes and last between 1-4 hours. Another reminder to be careful redosing, write everything down, and wait at least 2 hours between doses.
GHB/GBL – NZ Drug Foundation

12. D.
GBL and BD become GHB in your system, and GBL is more potent than GHB – sometimes 2-3x stronger. GBL has a faster onset, so you need don’t need as much.
All about G: What’s the difference between GHB, GBL and 1,4BD?, PivotPoint
Let’s talk about GHB/GBL, High Alert