noun Abbreviation for Grievous Bodily Harm, a legal term for serious physical harm or injury inflicted on someone
In medicine, GHB may be used as a treatment for narcolepsy or as an anesthetic. It is also sometimes used to treat alcohol withdrawal.
GHB, or gamma-hydroxybutyrate, is a chemical compound used as a central nervous system depressant. It is sometimes used recreationally as a club drug.
Research on GHB focuses on its effects on the brain and nervous system, including its potential for addiction and abuse.
GHB acts on the GABA receptor and is sometimes used as a precursor in the synthesis of other drugs.
GHB can be detected in toxicology tests to determine if it was involved in cases of drug-facilitated sexual assault.
GHB may be mentioned in articles or books related to substance abuse or addiction.
Psychologists may encounter GHB use in clients with substance use disorders and may need to provide treatment or referrals for addiction treatment.
Medical doctors may encounter patients who have overdosed on GHB and need to provide emergency medical care.
Law enforcement officers may come across GHB during drug busts or investigations into illegal drug trafficking.