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flag GHB-related deaths in Australia have surged tenfold since 2013 due to illegal imports of its precursor, with no antidote and rising hospitalizations.

flag GHB, or "liquid ecstasy," has caused a tenfold rise in drug-related deaths in Australia since 2013, with hospitalizations tripling and treatment episodes increasing tenfold, according to a study by the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre. flag Deaths rose from 0.02 to 0.24 per 100,000 people between 2013 and 2022, driven by increased availability due to illegal imports of 1,4-Butanediol, a precursor to GHB, with over 18.3 tonnes seized by Australian Federal Police in one year. flag Emergency departments report daily cases involving people of all ages, often unconscious, with no antidote available. flag Experts warn of heightened risks from repeated dosing or mixing with alcohol or other depressants, stressing there is no safe dose and calling for urgent public health messaging.

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