They were rushed to Medical Center East for treatment. The case is still under investigation. GHB, or gamma-hydroxybutyrate, is a central nervous system depressant. In the past year, several local clubs have seen users overdose and police have made multiple arrests. When taken, it produces a euphoric feeling, but an overdose can lead to seizures or drooling at the mouth.
Victims can lapse into a coma or even die.
The drug is difficult to detect and can also be slipped into the drinks of unsuspecting victims. Sivley said Trussville police have previously made several GHB-related arrests and confiscations, but this is the first case of actual use Trussville police have encountered. The Birmingham News . Used with permission.