GHB / GBL
GHB Powder
Street names: NaGHB, Sodium oxybate (pharma)
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⚡What it does
- Same as GHB liquid when dissolved
⚠Key risks
- Dissolving errors → misdosing
- Hygroscopic powder clumps — uneven concentration
✚Overdose signs
- Coma-like sleep
- Vomiting
- Respiratory depression
📋Quick facts
Also known asNaGHB, Sodium oxybate (pharma)
CategoryGHB / GBL
Schedule / classSchedule I (US, illicit); III for approved Xyrem
AppearanceWhite crystalline powder (hygroscopic)
Street price~$40–$120 per 50 g where found
Legal statusIllegal without prescription (all target regions)
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: NIDA, EMCDDA
Category comparison — GHB / GBL
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHB Powder | Schedule I | Dissolving errors → misdosing; Hygroscopic powder clumps — uneven concentration | ~$40–$120 per 50 g where found |
| GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) | Schedule I/III | Dose 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 Liquid | Schedule I | Concentration unknown — strength varies bottle to bottle; Mixing with alcohol frequently fatal | ~$60–$150 per 100 mL |
| GBL (gamma-butyrolactone) | Schedule I | Stronger and faster than GHB; dosing even more unforgiving; Caustic — burns mouth/esophagus undiluted | ~$50–$150 per liter |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does GHB Powder look like?
White crystalline powder (hygroscopic)
What are the signs of a GHB Powder overdose?
Coma-like sleep; Vomiting; Respiratory depression Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Dissolving errors → misdosing Withdrawal can be life-threatening — medical tapering is essential.