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ghb

/ˌdʒiː.eɪtʃˈbiː/

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noun

formalcommonabbreviation/ˌdʒiː.eɪtʃˈbiː/

uncountable · proper noun

A noun referring to a club drug available in liquid or powder form, taken orally and frequently combined with alcohol, used to incapacitate individuals for the commission of sexual assault and rape.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее клубный наркотик, доступный в жидкой или порошкообразной форме, принимаемый перорально и часто смешиваемый с алкоголем, используемый для обездвиживания людей с целью совершения сексуального насилия и изнасилования.
  1. Recreational drug C1 formal medical

    A central nervous system depressant, available as a liquid or powder, used recreationally for its sedative and euphoric effects.

    • GHB is sometimes used as a club drug due to its calming effects.
    • He was hospitalized after taking an unknown dose of GHB.
    • GHB is illegal in most countries due to its dangerous side effects.

    🇷🇺Рекреационный наркотик

    Synonyms: fantasyggoop

  2. Date rape drug C1 formal medical

    A substance often used to incapacitate individuals, frequently combined with alcohol, for the purpose of committing sexual assault.

    • GHB is known as a common date rape drug because it can be slipped into drinks.
    • She was a victim of a GHB-facilitated assault.
    • Law enforcement warns against leaving drinks unattended due to the risk of GHB.

    🇷🇺Наркотик для изнасилования

    Synonyms: fantasyggoopscoop