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Effect of chronic γ-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) administration on GHB toxicokinetics and GHB-induced respiratory depression

Authors :
Melanie A. Felmlee
Gurkishan Chadha
Marilyn E. Morris
Bridget L. Morse
Kristin E. Follman
Source :
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. 43:686-693
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
Informa UK Limited, 2017.

Abstract

Background: γ-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) has a high potential for illicit use; overdose of this compound results in sedation, respiratory depression and death. Tolerance to the hypnotic/sedative and ele...

Details

ISSN :
10979891 and 00952990
Volume :
43
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........7decb8d51e1b6cd3c32220fc19df5673
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00952990.2017.1339055