Project GHB News
April 11, 2001

Project GHB News is an Internet  newsletter delivering the latest information about GHB and its precursors, and various other recreational drug news. We rely on your input and welcome articles written by subscribers, doctors, nurses, emergency medical personnel, and other individuals affected by the use of GHB. Send news items or full length articles to the editor.

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 'Rape drug' use on the rise, officials say 
RVAP reports an 16.7 percent increase in drug-induced sexual assaults. By Kathryn Anderson, The Daily Iowan

Jury begins hearing testimony in drug trial of Raiders' kicker 
By Bill Kaczor, Associated Press, 4/11/2001 14:07 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) A jury began hearing testimony Wednesday in the trial of Oakland Raiders place kicker Sebastian Janikowski on charges of possessing the designer drug GHB and evidence tampering. Related Stories:| Witness says Janikowski did not know drug was in car |  Gator-rooting cop never recognized Janikowski |

  Rape reports go up as drug emerges 
Iowa City, Ia. - Iowa City authorities say a so-called "date-rape" drug might be to blame for an increase in reported sexual assaults.

Chemical Canada - lax laws make it easy for club drug makers 
Back in May 2000, Toronto police and Canada Customs have made what they claimed was the largest Canadian seizure of the designer drug Ecstasy, at approximately 170,000 tablets worth an estimated $5 million. (CP/Tannis Toohey) DENE MOORE

Health Store Busted for Selling Form of GHB 
Police have busted a Henderson health-food store for selling forms of GHB. More Las Vegas Crime Tracker 3 stories

FSU kicker treated as overdose victim

 Group Addresses Rave Party Risks By MIKE SCHNEIDER, Associated Press Writer

 Addictive "Club Drug' GHB Can Kill Those Quitting  Amid growing reports of deaths and emergency room visits from use of the popular "club drug" GHB comes even more disturbing news: quitting GHB cold turkey may be lethal.

ERs Sound GHB Alarm Quitting sport drug turns fatal Evidence continues to roll in showing a popular supplement sold until last year as a body-building and sleep aid for athletes is highly addictive, and carries potentially fatal withdrawal symptoms.

• Campus Insecurity - 48-hours CBS special aired April 3, 2001. Full Story with video clips. Includes:
  • Date with Death - Genevieve Squires was dead at age 22. She had more than six times the lethal dose of GHB in her system.
  • Also includes a message board to voice opinions on the show.

Viewer Comments

City, State: Eau Claire,WI
Date: April 05, 2001
Comments
I Had someone slip GHB into my drink, from one moment to the next I was having a good time, the next on the bars bathroom floor. I was having a hard time breathing. M y friend awoke me, then my eyes dilated and I went unconscious. they brought me outside, they were crying. next, I had a seizure, on the sidewalk. then I remember my friend talking to me, and i couldn't respond, like I was dead. when the ambulance arrived they got me on the stretcher, I stopped breathing, the after they got the straps over my dying body, I went into another seizure. when I arrived a the hospital I was basically dead. my heart rate too slow, my blood pressure dangerously down, All I remember from the whole night was my friend pleading with me to be okay, and I couldn't respond. Now I have pains in my chest like someone is squeezing me. god was watching over me, And thanks to her/ him I got the rest of my time to spend with my Two babies. be careful. I can not stress that enough. by the way the two guys were on camera, and I am On my way to see them for the first time.

City, State: West Palm Beach 
Date: April 03, 2001
Comments 
I think that this is a great site. I am 22 years old and when I was 19 I was drugged with GHB. It was the worst thing that I had ever experianced!! I think the site should go into further detail about how dangerous it is. I had one drink when I was drugged and five minutes later I was sick, couldn't walk, couldn't talk, had no idea what was wrong with me. I also fell into a deep sleep and would not wake up. I think what your site is doing is wonderful....please do whatever you can to inform other about this drug...

City State: Indianapolis, IN
Date: March 28, 2001
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My name is Eric Richards and I am the Risk Manager for a major college men's fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha. I am a full-time employee of the Fraternity Headquarters located in Indianapolis, Indiana. As you know, GHB is a huge problem within the college community and Greek world alike. I would like to use some of the basic information that you have included in this site in the risk management publication that I put out and create called The Crossed Swords. I would reference you in the particular story that I am writing and will use the website in the "Thank You's" list that thanks all that contributed to the creation and editing of the publication. Your message needs to be heard and 8,500 would hear it more loudly by reading The Crossed Swords. I would appreciate your permission on this. Thank you!

City, State: California
Date: March 28, 2001
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My son was not a drug user he was anti-drugs. He was a hard worker. He would go to the bar with a couple guys from work to play pool and have a few beers. He was 25. Someone put GHB in his drink at the bar without his knowledge. The coroner told me that sometimes people do it as a joke. Some Joke. He went home to bed and never woke up. His blood alcohol level was just .06. He left behind his 23 yr old wife (widow), and 2 sisters, his father, and me, his heartbroken mother.

City, State: clearwater/florida
Date: March 20, 2001
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Help, this drug is destroying my friend's life. In just the last 3 weeks he has been "Baker acted" twice. Once because of wild behavior and the other was an attempted suicide with GHB and alcohol. Hospitals seem to only do urine drug testing and GHB won't show up. I did tell the nurses i was sure he was on G but he was never tested. Each time he was released from the hospital the following day. I need to know what the withdrawal symptoms are and how i can get him the help he needs (rehab hospital, etc.) I have told his primary care doctor and also his counselor but it seems there is not much they can do until my friend admits himself willingly. HELP ME!

City, State: boaz, alabama
Date: March 16, 2001
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thank god for parents who care enough to share during their grief. i dont have a similar incident but it could have been. my 17 daughter was getting into the rave scene doing ecstasy etc.. i inadvertently found out by accident and started educating myself. so many of her friends were failing or quitting school. i couldnt let this happen she is a senior with a full scholarship to college for her mind. i couldnt let her just ruin it all. i took drastic actions i guess, to her anyway. i threatened boot camp took away her car made her quit her job and i now drive her back and forth to school, but i have learned so much from the internet that i think i did the only thing i could to save her from self destruction. she isnt bitter anymore but she was very much so at first and slowly i'm releasing my hold on her trying to trust her but i know if she goes back to doing stupid teen things again she wont be uneducated. if i can only educate one parent who will help their child see whats going on i feel like i have done something- and u guys well u are doing a very great thing here i know it is therapy as well as education to yourself but i respect you for your efforts to educate others. i know these words will not ease your lose but maybe u will save someone elses child, that in itself is a great thing. i quit my job to stay home with my kids three girls so im not at liberty to help financially but any other way i will>

City State: Atlanta, GA
Date: March 11, 2001

Comments

I too, thought GHB was rather harmless, until I took 4 capfuls before going to a bar. Within an hour I could hardly stand, and I was eventually carried out by two of my friends. I violently began throwing up while leaving and passed out for approximately 2 hours (so I was told). I highly recommend people avoid this drug, even in moderate doses it may pose some risk. Why take that chance?

City State: Southern Pines/NC
Date: March 10, 2001
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This internet sight has been very informative on information on GHB. I was a chronic user of GHB for almost three years, and in May of 2000 the withdrawl symptoms of this drug took my life, but my life was spared to bring this message to people that are using it, or are around people that use it. This poison will rob you of your spirit and your life in one way or another. That could be wrecking a car, overdose, or for me was the withdrawl of this horrible substance. If someone is trying to convine you that it is safe, legal, life extending , they are wrong. I used GHB all day to maintain and function, and if I was lucky I could take enough at night to sleep for four hours. Eventually your body will resist GHB and you will no longer feel the effects what so ever, and that is when you are in trouble. However you think you can come off of GHB whether it is reducing you dosage ,or weaning yourself off, or supplementing it with other substaces, they will not work. My story will benefit many people who have or know people that are in contact with GHB. My email address is ericsince73@yahoo.com for any other information that I can help with. By the grace of God I am able to carry this message to you. Even though I don't remember the two weeks I was on a ventilator or in intensive care at the hospital, life is much better with out it. I have not used in 9 months ,and your body will heal from GHB. If there is anything I can do to help people or provide any information to help anyone my email one more time is ericsince73@yahoo.com.

CityState: BARRINGTON ILL
Date: March 09, 2001
Comments

I'VE WORKED WITH TRINKA AND I'VE TRIED TO HELP OTHERS ON THIS SITE.MY NAME IS BOB PRIMACK AND I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU HOW MANY PEOPLE YOU HAVE TOUCHED.I LOVE YOU PEOPLE!!!IF I CAN DO ANYTHING TRINKA HAS MY PHONE NUMBERS.I'M CLEAN OVER 1 YEAR AND WILL NEVER GO BACK.I MIGHT BE DEAD IF IT WASNT FOR ALL THE SUPPORT.

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Articles

GHB Seminar: 
"OUR COMMUNITY CARES ABOUT SUBSTANCE ABUSE"
by Diane B. McNiel

May 4th, 2001 GHB Seminar - Stockton, Ca 

Did you Know that out of the 13 Drugs of Concern by the Drug Enforcement Agency, four of those Drugs are the ones we know the least about? Rohypnol, Ketamine, MDMA & GHB - These drugs will be covered in this Seminar.

Speakers will include:

• Trinka Porrata, Drug Consultant on GHB and other "trendy party drugs" and Dr. Alex Stalcup, Medical Expert on GHB and other Club Drugs.
• David Fox from New Jersey will be speaking briefly on his  terrible encounter with GHB & the loss of his son September 20th, 2000.
• Diane B. McNiel from Stockton & Santa Cruz Ca. will briefly discuss the death of her son September 1st, 2000 after a 3-½ year battle with GHB which resulted in suicide.
• Carolyn, a Mom from Stockton, Ca who will discuss her daughter's experience with GHB poured into her drink at Chico State and how she barely escaped.

The Seminar will be held at the Charles M. Weber Institute of Applied Sciences & Technology 302 West Weber Avenue Stockton, Ca. 95203. A Continental Breakfast will be included. Channel 10, Stockton, Sacramento, and Modesto News Station will film the seminar.

This Seminar is the first of its kind with two powerhouse speakers like Ms. Porrata and Dr. Stalcup. Police Departments, Mental Health Departments, President of Sexual Assault, Parents, Teachers, Emergency Response Personnel are just a few who will be traveling far & wide to hear this seminar. 

If anyone is interested in a seminar of this kind or tailor-made for your Police Department, Fire Department, Medical Response, School, Etc. please contact Diane B. McNiel, Vice President Project GHB, for arrangements. Diane covers the Northern California Area, however can also arrange for seminars anywhere.

Seminar is listed on the calendar of events located at: http://www.waterfrontwarehouse.com/room.htm and more can be read about the seminar by clicking http://www.waterfrontwarehouse.com/subabuse.htm 

THIS SEMINAR IS SOLD OUT. FUTURE SEMINARS ARE BEING PLANNED. PLEASE CONTACT DIANE FOR FUTURE SEMINARS OR E-MAIL HER AT dbm@cwws.net 

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