Toxicology
Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL) Toxicity
Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL) is an addictive depressant used for its euphoric and sleep inducing effects. It is a prodrug to GHB. GBL can be synthesized from gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) by removal of water or by distillation from such a mixture. Pathophysiology: GBL readily crosses the blood-brain barrier with rapid onset Read more…