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GHB / GBL

Disulfiram (Antabuse)

Street names: Antabuse, Disulfiram, Esperal

⚡What it does

  • No high — it makes drinking alcohol cause flushing, vomiting and pounding heart within minutes

⚠Key risks

  • The alcohol reaction can be dangerous in heart patients
  • Liver toxicity in a small share of users
  • Hidden alcohol (sauces, mouthwash) triggers reactions

✚Overdose signs

  • (With alcohol) violent flushing, vomiting, chest pain
  • Confusion
  • Low blood pressure

Category comparison — GHB / GBL

SubstanceClassTop risksStreet price
Disulfiram (Antabuse)Prescription-onlyThe alcohol reaction can be dangerous in heart patients; Liver toxicity in a small share of usersPrescription medication
GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate)Schedule I/IIIDose curve is razor-thin — 1 mL too much = coma; Frequent dosing needed (90-min half-life) → dependence and brutal 24/7 withdrawal~$5–$20 per dose
GHB LiquidSchedule IConcentration unknown — strength varies bottle to bottle; Mixing with alcohol frequently fatal~$60–$150 per 100 mL
GHB PowderSchedule IDissolving errors → misdosing; Hygroscopic powder clumps — uneven concentration~$40–$120 per 50 g where found
GBL (gamma-butyrolactone)Schedule IStronger and faster than GHB; dosing even more unforgiving; Caustic — burns mouth/esophagus undiluted~$50–$150 per liter
Poppers (Alkyl Nitrites)Legal to possessFatal blood-pressure crash when combined with Viagra/Cialis/Levitra (PDE5 inhibitors) — the classic killer combo; Methemoglobinemia at heavy/repeated use — blood stops carrying oxygen (blue lips, breathlessness)~$5–$20 per bottle
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.

?Frequently asked questions

What does Disulfiram (Antabuse) look like?

Tablets taken daily to stay off alcohol

What are the signs of a Disulfiram (Antabuse) overdose?

(With alcohol) violent flushing, vomiting, chest pain; Confusion; Low blood pressure Call emergency services immediately.

How addictive is it?

The alcohol reaction can be dangerous in heart patients Withdrawal can be life-threatening — medical tapering is essential.

🔗Sources & further reading

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