GHB / GBL
Alcohol (Ethanol)
Street names: Booze, Liquor, Spirits, Beer, Wine, Ethanol
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Euphoria, disinhibition, social ease at low doses
- Sedation, impaired coordination, slurred speech
- Dopamine release in the reward pathway
⚠Key risks
- THE most harmful drug in most countries by total harm scores: liver disease (cirrhosis), cancer (7 types — breast, colon, liver...)
- Dependence: ~10-15% of regular heavy drinkers; withdrawal can KILL (seizures, delirium tremens — deadlier than heroin withdrawal)
- Binge drinking: alcohol poisoning stops breathing; choking on vomit while unconscious
- Brain damage, hypertension, cardiomyopathy, pancreatitis
- Fetal alcohol syndrome — no safe dose in pregnancy
- Mixing with benzos, GHB, opioids, or sleeping pills multiplies respiratory depression
✚Overdose signs
- Vomiting while semi-conscious
- Slow/irregular breathing (<8/min)
- Cold clammy skin, bluish lips
- Cannot be woken (passing out is not sleep)
📋Quick facts
Also known asBooze, Liquor, Spirits, Beer, Wine, Ethanol
CategoryGHB / GBL
Schedule / classLegal adult product worldwide; sale to minors banned
AppearanceBeer, wine, spirits; 5-40% ABV; also hand sanitizer and mouthwash when desperate
Street price~$1–$3 per standard drink retail; the cheapest drug per unit of effect
Legal statusLegal 18/21+ globally; Prohibition nowhere comprehensive; Muslim-majority countries ban or heavily restrict
Last updated2026-09-18
Sources: WHO, NIDA, CDC
Category comparison — GHB / GBL
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol (Ethanol) | Legal adult product worldwide; sale to minors banned | THE most harmful drug in most countries by total harm scores: liver disease (cirrhosis), cancer (7 types — breast, colon, liver...); Dependence: ~10-15% of regular heavy drinkers; withdrawal can KILL (seizures, delirium tremens — deadlier than heroin withdrawal) | ~$1–$3 per standard drink retail |
| Nitrous Oxide (Whippets / Galaxy Gas) | Legal to possess | VITAMIN B12 DESTRUCTION — the signature harm: inactivates B12, causing progressive numbness, tingling, weakness, and in heavy users PERMANENT nerve damage ('drop foot', inability to walk); Oxygen deprivation — 100% nitrous displaces oxygen; unconsciousness and death | ~$1–$3 per 8g charger |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Alcohol (Ethanol) look like?
Beer, wine, spirits; 5-40% ABV; also hand sanitizer and mouthwash when desperate
What are the signs of a Alcohol (Ethanol) overdose?
Vomiting while semi-conscious; Slow/irregular breathing (<8/min); Cold clammy skin, bluish lips Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
THE most harmful drug in most countries by total harm scores: liver disease (cirrhosis), cancer (7 types — breast, colon, liver...) Withdrawal can be life-threatening — medical tapering is essential.