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GBL: The Silent Killer – A Dangerous Substance Easily Accessible

Published January 8, 2026, 15:02
GBL: The Silent Killer – A Dangerous Substance Easily Accessible

GBL, also known as "Liquid G" or "Blue Nitro", is a powerful solvent with legitimate industrial uses, but it has become particularly dangerous due to its easy accessibility and use as a drug. GBL causes euphoria and sociability, but the difference between a pleasant experience and death is very small, measured in milliliters. It is also used as a "date rape drug" due to its ability to cause muscle paralysis and amnesia, making it almost impossible to report crimes. The combination of GBL with alcohol is particularly dangerous, as both suppress the central nervous system and can lead to respiratory failure. GBL causes severe physical addiction, with withdrawal symptoms such as tremors and paranoia. The difficulty in controlling the trafficking of GBL is due to the legal loophole created by its legitimate industrial uses.