• GHB is short for gammahydroxybutyrate. It is also known as 4-hydroxybutyrate, sodium oxybate, liquid ecstasy, GHB.

• GHB comes as a colourless liquid, sold in small bottles or as a powder in capsules.

• GHB has no smell, but a salty taste.

• The liquid is measured out in capfuls and swallowed.