Olympian Oksana Grishuk Drugged With GHB - Page 2
Grishuk wants to alert other women to the danger of date rape drugs and warned it could happen to anyone at anytime, she says.
"I was very lucky," she says. "I was in a public bar and restaurant and never left my drink," she says, thinking she must have been drugged while looking away from the table. "That's very scary. Always keep an eye on your glass."
Outside of becoming a hermit and never going out in public, there's really no way to totally protect oneself from something like this happening, but you can minimize the chances by always watching your drink (whatever that drink may be), keeping an eye on your companions, and not becoming so inebriated that you aren't fully aware of the circumstances around you. You can also be aware of the effects a drug like this can have on your system so you can recognize the signs:
What are its short-term effects?
At lower doses, GHB can relieve anxiety and produce relaxation.Combining use with other drugs such as alcohol can result in nausea and difficulty breathing.GHB may also produce withdrawal effects, including insomnia, anxiety, tremors, and sweating.What are its long-term effects?
As the dose increases, the sedative effects may result in sleep and eventual coma or death. GHB has reportedly been used in cases of date rape. Because GHB is odorless and tasteless, it can be slipped into someone's drink without detection.
Always be aware, and if you suspect anything is wrong, get help immediately.
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