Bendigo GHB warning for festive season as use of the drug on the rise in the community

Bendigo Community Health Services is warning people to stay vigilant this festive season with a concerning rise in the use of the drug GHB.

BCHS Mobile Drug Safety Worker Paul Morgan said GHB was a drug the community must take seriously.

"A GHB overdose will mean hospital treatment and withdrawal from this drug can lead to seizures and even death," Mr Morgan said.

"People must be aware it only takes two weeks of use for you to become dependent on this drug.

"The risk is even greater now with the festive season traditionally the busiest time for celebrations and increased partying."

Mr Morgan said mixing GHB with alcohol was extremely dangerous.

"If you mix GHB with alcohol you are about 30 times more likely to need the help of emergency services" he said.

"You should never use this drug alone. If someone you're with passes out from using GHB place them on their side and call 000 straight away."

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