What is another word for gamma hydroxybutyrate?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈamə hˈa͡ɪdɹəksˌɪbjuːtˌɪɹe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Gamma hydroxybutyrate, or GHB, is a chemical compound that has both therapeutic and recreational uses. Known by various other names, GHB has garnered a reputation for being a highly controversial drug that has been the subject of much debate in the medical fraternity. Popular synonyms for GHB include sodium oxybate, 4-hydroxybutanoic acid, and 4-hydroxybutyrate. Other street names for GHB include "liquid ecstasy" and "scoop". Despite its therapeutic uses as a treatment for narcolepsy and cataplexy, GHB is commonly abused as a recreational drug and has been associated with incidents of date rape due to its powerful sedative effects. It is important to exercise caution when using GHB and to only use it under the guidance of a medical professional.
