title: [Poisoning with gamma-hydroxybutyrate. Cases reported in connection with "cultural festivals" in August 1999 in Kolding].
abstract: Eight cases of poisoning with the relatively newly introduced synthetic drug gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) are reported. The abuse of GHB was in most cases mixed with alcohol intake but not any opiates. The condition of some of the victims was serious with bradycardia and depressed respiration. The antidote Naloxone appeared to have a beneficial effect on the combined intoxication with GHB and alcohol.
authors.affiliation: Kolding Sygehus, medicinsk afdeling.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Hunderup
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Jørgensen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000506:poisoning*; D003718:Denmark; D062787:Drug Overdose; D004357:Drug Synergism; D006693:Holidays; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs / Q000506:poisoning*; D008297:Male; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D013287:Illicit Drugs