CHECK Nord #2

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THE BAD WORD WITH G
Perhaps this sounds familiar to you: the sex party is not yet
in full swing and everyone is eagerly awaiting the man with
the G. Or the K or the T. But for now let‘s only talk about the
first letter. As soon as Mister G arrives, the bottle is passed
around. Anyone who wants will be given a metered dose,
either directly on the tongue or mixed into a soft drink.
ENGLISH
What happens afterwards is quite fascinating:
whoever took it is quickly relaxed, happy
and uninhibited. At some point, however, the
effect wears off and another dose is taken.
Or a long vodka drink. Or a line of coke. Or
all together. Sometimes the whole weekend
goes on like that without a break. How will
you know when too much is too much?
KEEPING TRACK
Mixed consumption is dangerous. Every
substance works differently for every person.
If different substances are consumed in different
doses, the risk of losing track of how
much you have taken increases.
IT’S EASY TO OVERDOSE
The gap between a high that is perceived as
pleasant and the dose that causes sleepy or
comatose conditions in consumers is very
small. The composition and purity of GHB/
GBL on the black market cannot be checked.
Known side effects include cramps, immobility,
confusion, memory problems, dizziness,
and/or vomiting. The following rule applies to
G: only ever take small doses.
CAUTION: DANGER TO LIFE
If G is consumed with alcohol, opiates or other
legal and illegal drugs that impair breathing,
there is a severe risk of death. For several consumers,
this mixed consumption has led to respiratory
paralysis and even suffocation. People
who take HIV medication also have to be careful,
because the protease inhibitors contained in antiretroviral
medication additionally increase the
effects of G. In the case of acute symptoms, the
person must not be left alone and an emergency
doctor must be called immediately. In Germany,
the emergency number is 112. (ts,sw,mb)
Tip: In some countries, drug advice centers have
spreadsheets which are available for download. On
it you can write the names of all party participants
and document who took what, when and how
much. Make your own spreadsheet and ensure that
your guests regularly write down their consumption
for the duration of the party.
Warning: With increasing consumption, it becomes
more difficult to pay close attention to what you
write down. Please make sure that the entries are
correct. It‘s best to choose a secretary beforehand.
Profile GHB/GBL:
GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate)
is converted into
the messenger substance
GABA in the body. GBL
(gamma-butyrolactone)
and 1,4-butanediol are GHB
precursors that the body
converts to GHB.
Street names:
G, Liquid Ecstasy, Fantasy,
K.O.-drops
Antidote:
There is no known antidote,
neither for acute coming
down, nor for weaning in
case of detoxification.
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