GHB / GBL
Kava (Kava Kava)
Street names: kava, kava kava, ava, yaqona, 'awa
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Alcohol-like relaxation and sociability without drunkenness: calm, loose muscles, mild euphoria
- Onset 15–30 min; the 'reverse tolerance' phenomenon is real — regulars feel it more
⚠Key risks
- Rare but serious liver-injury reports (mostly with non-root extracts and heavy alcohol mixing)
- Combines dangerously with alcohol and benzodiazepines — additive sedation
- Heavy daily use: dry scaly skin ('kava dermopathy'), appetite loss
- Dulls reaction time — driving after strong kava is impaired driving
✚Overdose signs
- Extreme sedation, inability to stay awake
- Nausea, dizziness
- Loss of coordination
Category comparison — GHB / GBL
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kava (Kava Kava) | Legal | Rare but serious liver-injury reports (mostly with non-root extracts and heavy alcohol mixing); Combines dangerously with alcohol and benzodiazepines — additive sedation | $8–15 per shell at kava bars |
| 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 |
| GHB Powder | Schedule I | Dissolving errors → misdosing; Hygroscopic powder clumps — uneven concentration | ~$40–$120 per 50 g where found |
| GBL (gamma-butyrolactone) | Schedule I | Stronger and faster than GHB; dosing even more unforgiving; Caustic — burns mouth/esophagus undiluted | ~$50–$150 per liter |
| Poppers (Alkyl Nitrites) | Legal to possess | Fatal 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 Kava (Kava Kava) look like?
Muddy-brown drink brewed from root powder; also capsules, extracts and 'kava bar' shells
What are the signs of a Kava (Kava Kava) overdose?
Extreme sedation, inability to stay awake; Nausea, dizziness; Loss of coordination Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Rare but serious liver-injury reports (mostly with non-root extracts and heavy alcohol mixing) Withdrawal can be life-threatening — medical tapering is essential.