GBL/GHB

Safer Use

• GHB/GHL is an anaesthetic drug that only in small doses has a stimulating effect and enhances the effect of other drugs.
•  When you are being offered GHB then first inform yourself about the origin of the substance and about the dosage. Test only a small amount and do not dive in right away. Preferably measure with a pipette or syringe, don’t take it straight from the bottle.
•  Do not consume alone, let your friends know what you have taken and watch out for each other!
•  Overdoses most often occur when the second dose is taken, before the first one has even hit. Therefore wait before you continue!
•  Does someone get sleepy on GHB, stay with him, control pulse and breathing and do not let him fall asleep. Should the pulse get thinner and the breathing flatter, do not shy away from calling an emergency doctor: 112 – this way you can save lives.
•  Never leave beverages unattended, GHB has been misused as a “rape drug”. However, the persons concerned have no recollection of the incident anymore und the substance is not detectable any longer after a few hours. Therefore watch out for each other and carefully consider with whom you consume drugs.
•  Always turn unconscious people on the side, so they don’t choke on their own vomit!
•  GHB/GBL is a corrosive liquid which should not get in contact with the mucosa. When accidentally swallowing the substance, contact a doctor immediately without fail.
•  The poly use of GBH/GBL and alcohol, ketamine, and other sedative substances is life-threatening. A risk of respiratory arrest exists.
•  You have the feeling you have been consuming too much? Your local drug counsellors are happy to advise you!

Safer Sex

• GBH/GBL can loosen your boundaries and increase the willingness to engage in unsafe sex. This makes the risk of an infection with HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases more likely.
•  GHB and poppers: NEVER consume the two simultaneously! Both lower the blood pressure and have a respiratory depressive effect. Danger of unconsciousness and shortage of breath through to respiratory arrest exists.
•  GBH can impede ejaculation. Due to the prolonged fucking, a condom is required. Change the condom after 30 minutes!
•  Sex and GHB only work under mutual consent and trust. Clear beforehand which sexual practices both partners want and which not.
•  GHB relaxes. It eases the insertion of sundry into the arse. Caution during injury-prone sex practices (fisting, dildos, butt plugs). Along with HIV there is also a danger of infection with hepatitis.
•  Only consume so much that you still can defend yourself and still recognise the defence mechanisms of your partner.
•  Get sufficient amounts of sex utensils (gloves, condoms, lubricant) ready before consuming GBH.
•  Pay attention to your body! If you notice any abnormalities, go to the doctor immediately. When having changing sex partners get tested for sexually transmitted diseases every 6 months and get vaccinated against hepatitis A/B.

HIV & GBL/GHB

• in general: take drugs and HIV medicine temporally offset. That may be able to lessen the interaction a bit. Always dose drugs low when taken simultaneously with medicine. The night often turns long – bring enough medicine along and keep your intake times. Talk to your doctor about the interaction between your HIV medicine and intoxicants! Protease inhibitors can even in cases of small GBH doses lead to a deadly concentration of GHB in the body. Caution: high danger of respiratory depression, coma, epileptic seizures.
• You will find information on interactions of substances and HIV drugs here.

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