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GHB related acids are useful in routine casework of suspected GHB intoxication cases.

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Forensic science international"

DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2021.110833

Abstract: GHB related acids (3,4-dihydroxy butyric acid, 2,4-dihydroxy butyric acid and glycolic acid) are produced through oxidative GHB metabolism. These analytes could be potential biomarkers to ensure the diagnosis of a GHB intoxication and even prolong… read more here.

Keywords: ghb intoxication; ghb related; intoxication cases; related acids ... See more keywords

Trends in GHB-related harms based on ambulance attendances from 2012-2018 in Victoria, Australia.

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Addiction"

DOI: 10.1111/add.14848

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Although the prevalence of gamma- hydroxybutyrate (GHB) use is relatively low globally, harms related to the drug appear to be increasing. Few existing studies present reliable, representative, population-level data on GHB-related harms.… read more here.

Keywords: ambulance attendances; related harms; ghb related; victoria australia ... See more keywords

Changes in the rates and characteristics of gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB)‐related death in Australia, 2001–2023

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Drug and Alcohol Review"

DOI: 10.1111/dar.13940

Abstract: Abstract Introduction In recent years gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) use appears to have increased. This study aimed to determine: (i) population rates of GHB‐related death in Australia, 2001–2021; and (ii) whether there have been changes in… read more here.

Keywords: death australia; related death; ghb related; use ... See more keywords

Patterns of Acute Gamma‐Hydroxybutyrate Harms Requiring Ambulance Attendance: Should Greater Focus Be on Regional Areas?

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Drug and Alcohol Review"

DOI: 10.1111/dar.14086

Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction Gamma‐hydroxybutyrate (GHB) use and attributable harms have been increasing in Europe and Australia. However, there are limited population surveillance tools available to map and track acute GHB‐related harms, particularly outside metropolitan areas. The… read more here.

Keywords: ghb related; regional areas; gamma hydroxybutyrate; ambulance ... See more keywords