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# GHB

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# GHB
'It sucks the soul out of you, it's worse than heroin': One woman's story of G addiction
Olivia suffered from drug addiction for 30 years, but one drug in particular affected her like no other.
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Mar 1st 2020, 12:05 AM
# chemsex
'If someone goes under, call 999': Addiction expert warns about GHB after more overdoses
The drug has been making headlines after more overdoses last weekend and a high-profile rape case.
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Jan 25th 2020, 7:30 AM
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'GHB is a killer, I know of eight men who died after taking it'
Concerns have also been raised about people being sexually assaulted while taking drugs such as GHB.
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Jan 4th 2020, 12:05 AM
# GHB
One-quarter of men who use 'chemsex drugs' don't use them for purposes of sex
A new study examines chemsex in Ireland and parts of the UK.
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Nov 15th 2019, 11:48 AM
# msm
Nine in 10 gay and bisexual men living with HIV are on treatment and cannot transmit the virus
Men living in Ireland are more likely to take drugs than their European counterparts, according to a new survey.
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Oct 3rd 2019, 2:10 PM
# chemsex
FactFind: '1ml is euphoric, 2ml and you go under': Number of G overdoses increases by 75%
People can buy a hit of the highly addictive drug for as little as €1.
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Sep 23rd 2019, 12:05 AM
# Podcast
The Explainer: Why is chemsex in the news in Ireland and the UK?
We look at what chemsex is, and the role the drugs GHB and crystal meth play in it.
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Sep 20th 2019, 8:00 PM
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'Passing out is very, very common': 55% jump in referrals to G detox clinic amid growing sexual assault fears
Chemsex is becoming more common in Ireland, leading to concerns about health risks and an increase in sexual assaults.
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Sep 14th 2019, 9:00 PM
# London
Thief who killed father-of-three after poisoning him with date rape drug found guilty
Gerald Matovu drugged and stole from men after meeting them for sex through dating apps such as Grindr.
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Jul 16th 2019, 7:00 AM
# chemsex
'People are replacing it with crystal meth or 2 litres of vodka a day': G detoxification referrals jump by 4,600%
The use of GHB, a highly addictive drug, is on the rise in Ireland.
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Dec 23rd 2018, 6:50 AM
# chemsex
How one drug can make sex euphoric, but also destroy lives
G is highly addictive and its use in Ireland is becoming more common.
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Sep 12th 2018, 12:05 AM