You
Have Asked……..
……………WHAT
CAN I DO???
Many times people have asked how they can help spread the word about how dangerous it is to abuse GHB. There are a variety of ways you can help, both in your local community and nationally.
This website has been operated by a few individuals at their own expense over the years. Project GHB now has nonprofit status and is working toward some national events to bring attention to how widespread GHB abuse really is and to help save others by educating doctors to understanding overdose/rape/addiction issues, the public in general about all the problems so that individuals may protect themselves and law enforcement about how to stop the trafficking of this drug over the internet, etc.
There is a lot YOU can do. Here are some ideas to get you started. They range from small to large, depending on how much each individual can afford to contribute in time/effort! Every little bit helps.
1—Local publicity. There is no doubt it is very difficult to “go public” when you have suffered a personal incident such as someone dosing your drink or being raped or losing a family member or being addicted. But, if that IS a possibility, tell the world and bring attention to the issue. Depending on the circumstances, sometimes it can be done but without using your true or full name. Newspapers and television stations love to do this type of story, but it has to be tied to a specific and recent event. So, timeliness is important. They will want to interview local doctors and other experts on the subject. This helps bring attention to your area problem and puts it into perspective with other regions as well.
1a—Encourage anyone who has an experience with GHB to report it to viewers’ comments here at www.projectghb.org.
1b--In cases involving adverse reactions, especially if it was from a “product” sold on the internet or in a store, be sure to make a report to the FDA adverse reaction website. [Click here to made an FDA report]
2—Hold a bake sale or other local fundraising event to raise money for Project GHB’s national GHB Awareness Campaign. A nationally recognized advertising firm is preparing public service announcements for use nationwide on the issues of overdose, rape, addiction and death. They are donating their time and talents, but we must raise funds for actual production costs, which will be approximately $100,000. Holding a local fundraiser will bring local attention to the issue and help us accomplish the national campaign as well. Use the event to post information about GHB on your booth or table.
2a—If you have suggestions for individuals or corporations who might be interested in making donations directly to Project GHB to support the national GHB Awareness Campaign or to support the GHB Addiction Helpline operated by Project GHB, please contact us. We can provide a packet of information to them and make the follow up contact. [Click here to report possible donation source]
3—Distribute brochures in your community about GHB. We do have an awareness brochure on GHB and one on MDMA that can be used by any individual or organization. We provide the basic format and you get copies made through local donations or local help agencies. There is a space on the back for local help numbers or to put the logo of organization sponsoring printing of the brochure. If you have access to Publisher 98 or 2000, we can email you the brochure formats (with graphics but not actual photos in the email version) or send you a CD of them (includes versions with just graphics and with photos). You can alter the section on the back, inserting sponsor information or local help numbers. PDF versions of this brochure will become available soon!
4—For those interested in doing presentations on current drugs of abuse to high school or college students, we have a Power Point presentation called “A Word To Our Students” that was written by Trinka Porrata for $50 (3 for $125; 5 for $200). The money from this CD goes to Project GHB for the national awareness effort. Your purchase will help us achieve the fundraising goal. Click here for more information and an order form. [Get Student CD info]
5—Write a report for a school project or your Scout Troop or other organization on GHB to bring awareness to your community. Information from the website (especially the news links and viewers comments and newsletters) will help you. And, we’d like to have you post your project (and report the grade you got if you like!) on a special page on our website. You may email your report to us or mail it to us at Project GHB, Box 710693, San Diego, California, 92171.
6—Contact local addiction treatment centers and ERs and ask if they are aware of GHB as an addictive drug. If not, let us know and we can provide information on GHB addiction and withdrawal to assist them in recognizing and treating this problem. At the very least, bring our website to their attention for information about GHB abuse. If they are familiar with GHB addiction/withdrawal or are willing to learn and wish to be included in our database of doctors and facilities who can help GHB addicts, click here to report their information to us. [Click to facilities form].
YOU can help make a difference.