NAMES: MITCHELL REPORT RELEASED...'Drugs in Baseball'... Dec 14, 2007
The woman claimed the attack came after she unknowingly ingested GHB, the so-called date rape drug. Prosecutors later declined to press charges against McNamee, who cops said was found naked in the pool "thrusting himself" into the groggy woman. (The Drudge Report)
Who's McNamee? Dec 14, 2007
It turned out the woman had ingested a near fatal dose of GHB, a powerful drug used by bodybuilders, teenage "ravers" and date rapists -- who have used it to incapacitate victims. A bottle of the GHB was found on the pool deck. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Three overdose at Melbourne rave Dec 14, 2007
Three of them needed life support in intensive care after consuming a potentially deadly mix of drugs, including GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyric acid), ice and amphetamines, according to Ballarat Health Services (BHS). Following a meeting of Moorabool Shire Council on Friday, The BHS demanded that rave parties be banned in the region. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
More of this story Dec 9, 2007
The Aqua Dots Super Studio, an item in the popular Aqua Dots toy series, was recalled last month for possessing a chemical in its small toy beads that, if digested, is converted into GHB the date rape drug. In addition to harmful chemicals, toys with sharp edges, small ingestible parts and strangulation hazards are still as dangerous as ever. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Company that made toxic toy beads apologizes Nov 30, 2007
Medical researchers in Australia discovered that the human body breaks down the glue ingredient into GHB, a banned "date rape" drug that can cause unconsciousness and death ... The United States tightly regulates the inexpensive ingredient to prevent kitchen chemists from using it to make GHB. But in China, the same ingredient is widely used in cosmetics, including face creams, Liao said. (International Herald Tribune)
Playing doctors and nurses Nov 25, 2007
Based in Stockport, it sells all the home-test kits you'd expect, and some you might not, like Drink Detective, which detects the three drugs most commonly used to spike drinks - benzodiazepines (including Rohypnol, Valium, Klonopin and Xanax), GHB and Ketamine. We set it up on the back of personal experience,' explains Brendan, who, like his wife, is an applied chemist by training. (Guardian Unlimited)
Canadian toymaker recalls plastic bead toys Nov 15, 2007
When ingested, the chemical can metabolize into GHB, commonly known as the date rape drug. The Chinese government confirmed over the weekend that the products contained the harmful industrial chemical. (Canadian Plastics)
Handling the Recall Epidemic Nov 13, 2007
2 million sets of Aqua Dots craft sets because a chemical coating on the brightly-colored beads breaks down into the date-rape drug known as GHB when ingested ... Not only will you miss out on the reimbursement you're entitled to, but you may also put others at risk should, say, those lead-filled toys end up at the local dump or be fished out of the trash by a neighbor. (SmartMoney)
China Confirms "Date Rape" Drug On Toy Nov 11, 2007
When ingested, the chemical metabolizes into the "date-rape" drug gamma hydroxy butyrate, also known as GHB, which can cause breathing problems, loss of consciousness, seizures, drowsiness, coma and death. Millions of units of the popular toys, which are sold as Aqua Dots in the United States and as Bindeez in Australia, were recalled in those countries as well as Britain, Malaysia, Singapore and elsewhere this past week after children began falling sick from swallowing the toy's bead-like... (CBS News)
Record number of recalls in US bring raft of safety tests Nov 11, 2007
2 million Chinese-made toy bead sets were taken off sale because they contained a substance that has a similar toxic effect as GHB, the so-called date rape drug, when ingested. "Children who swallow the beads can become comatose, develop respiratory depression, or have seizures," the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
New child in hospital over GHB Nov 10, 2007
Another child has been hospitalised after swallowing parts of a toy found to contain a substance linked to the date-rape drug GHB. ... Beads from the popular craft toy have been found to be coated in chemicals which transform into the banned drug GHB when swallowed. (BBC News -- Health)
China Bans Export Of Aqua Dots Nov 10, 2007
The drug, gamma hydroxy butyrate or GHB, may cause breathing problems, mental confusion, loss of consciousness and even death ... The agency recalled the Spin Master Aqua Dots toy Wednesday after two children were knocked unconscious and then hospitalized, by eating beads covered with a chemical that metabolizes into GHB.. (KCRA 3, CA)
Toy Beads Sicken Seven More Children Nov 10, 2007
When eaten, the coating metabolizes into a toxic compound, gamma hydroxy butyrate, or GHB, the so-called date-rape drug. The compound can induce unconsciousness, seizures, drowsiness, coma and death. (KWTX.com, TX)
Toys Linked To "Date Rape" Drug Pulled Nov 9, 2007
Aqua Dots Metabolize Into GHB When Swallowed And Can Cause Comas. WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2007. (CBS News -- Early Show)
'Bizarre' Bindeez scare prompts warnings Nov 9, 2007
Bindeez packs were pulled from shelves across Australia this week when it was discovered its easily swallowed beads contained a chemical that converts into the potentially fatal drug gamma-hydroxy butyrate (GHB), also known as fantasy. The toy has hospitalised six children in Australia and New Zealand, with an 18-month-old NSW Central Coast boy the latest to take ill after eating the beads. (The Age)
Recall Issued For Millions Of Toys That Contain Date Rape Drug Nov 9, 2007
Scientists say a chemical coating on the beads, when ingested, metabolizes into the so-called date rape drug GHB.. When eaten, the compound can induce unconsciousness, seizures, drowsiness, coma and death. (KWTX.com, TX)
Mom: Chemical-laced toy made son 'drunk' Nov 9, 2007
GET MORE INFORMATION. TOLL-FREE NUMBER: Consumers can contact Spin Master at 800-622-8339 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. (USA Today -- News)
Spain joins Bindeez toy recall Nov 9, 2007
Bindeez packs were pulled from shelves across Australia this week when it was discovered its easily swallowed beads contained a chemical that converts into the potentially fatal drug gamma-hydroxy butyrate (GHB), also known as fantasy. The toy has hospitalised six children in Australia and New Zealand. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Chile returns looted Peru books Nov 8, 2007
In the war, which lasted from 1879 to 1883, Peru lost territory and neighbouring Bolivia lost its coastline. The theft of the volumes - written in Greek, Latin, French and Spanish, many dating back to the 16th Century - is an example of how, historically, many Peruvians see their neighbours to the south ... GHB fears for Chinese-made toys. (BBC News -- Americas)
Watchdog releasing Menezes report Nov 8, 2007
" Bookmark with: VIDEO AND AUDIO NEWS MENEZES SHOOTING LATEST STORIES TRIAL EVIDENCE BACKGROUND VIDEO AND AUDIO RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Jean Charles De Menezes Report Released - 2 hrs ago Met chief defies no confidence vote - 2 hrs ago Met chief braced for Menezes report -PA - 3 hrs ago * 'No confidence' in London police chief - 5 hrs ago Met boss defiant over Assembly vote - 6 hrs ago * Requires... (BBC News -- UK)
Everest mobile call effort begins Nov 8, 2007
GHB fears for Chinese-made toys. Finland mourns shooting victims. (Yahoo News -- Wireless Technology)
US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Nov 8, 2007
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Popular toy yanked over 'date rape' drug scare Nov 8, 2007
GHB can cause drowsiness and, in extreme cases, can be fatal. Out of an abundance of caution, we have stopped shipping this item and are working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, Spin Master said in a press release. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Fuel shortageBolivia's economy grinds to a halt as fuel queues grow longer Nov 8, 2007
In the short term, Bolivia is importing diesel from neighbouring countries and Venezuela, and has militarised border petrol stations to stop diesel leaking out through smuggling. President Morales has threatened to expel foreign energy firms. (BBC News -- Business)
Toy exposes kids to date rape drug Nov 8, 2007
A popular toy is under recall because it exposes children to the date rape drug GHB. ... How could a toy expose your kids to GHB. ... "I was just beside myself. I was just so frightened because I thought literally that she wasn't going to make it, said Margaret Lahare, the girl s mother. Charlotte was hospitalized. She was violently ill, her mother says after playing with Aqua Dots, also known as Bindees. It is one of the hottest toys around. Pea-sized beads that bond together when sprayed with... (KHOU.com, TX)
Older women 'pressure maternity' Nov 8, 2007
GHB fears for Chinese-made toys. UK universities rise up rankings. (BBC News)
Vietnam 'thugs' in web advert Nov 8, 2007
" He added that he believed the gang had been active for only a few months. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the internet into Vietnam. Since then, web usage has grown at an average annual rate of 30% and almost 16 million Vietnamese are currently connected. Bookmark with: MOST E-MAILED Sexy walks 'keep men off scent' UK universities rise up rankings Young 'failed' on mental health Georgia under state of emergency 'Hundreds held' in Bhutto raids MOST READ 'Hundreds... (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
GHB fears for Chinese-made toys Nov 8, 2007
Millions of Chinese-made toys have been recalled in the US and Australia after they were found to contain a substance linked to the date-rape drug GHB.. A total of five children were taken to hospital after swallowing tiny beads known as Bindeez in Australia and Aqua Dots in the US.. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Boy hospitalised after swallowing Bindeez toy Nov 6, 2007
A Queensland toddler is being treated in hospital for suspected poisoning from a toy which contains a chemical that turns into a substance similar to the illegal drug GHB when swallowed ... Dr Naren Gunja from the Poisons Information Centre says a drug with the effects of GHB forms in the stomach if the beads are swallowed. (ABC Online)
Newsweek: Holland clamps down on drugs Oct 23, 2007
"If people turn to the black market for their mushroom fix, they will also be tempted to buy stuff like LSD and GHB." This has been the crux of Dutch drug policy over the last 35 years: regulation instead of suppression, harm reduction instead of prohibition. Mushrooms have been legal, and while marijuana is technically illegal, the authorities have tolerated the purchase and use of small amounts. (MSNBC -- International)
Alcohol Is Most Common 'Date Rape' Drug Oct 23, 2007
The study failed to find any trace of specific date rape drugs such as GHB, Rohypnol or ketamine, although it did caution that delays in reporting alleged assaults or in taking samples could mean that such drugs could no longer be detected. The study found that the number of cases where toxicology samples were taken rose from 30 in 1999 to 51 in 2005 and the percentage of samples which contained alcohol, drugs or both increased from 66% to 78% over the same period. (Science Daily)
Postscripts blog in review Sept. 12-18 Sep 26, 2007
To have Bostons positive test for GHB come to light now after all that support isnt just embarrassing to Boston but to the organization ... This year alone has been suspended for violating the league substance abuse policy, Boston has tested positive for GHB and Stevens has been convicted of DUI.. (BucsInsiders.com)
Wilton resident swept up in nationwide Internet steroid sting Sep 26, 2007
Besides steroids, many websites targeted also offered other dangerous drugs and chemicals such as ketamine, fentanyl, ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and GHB.. The FDA Office of Criminal Investigations takes this illegal conduct very seriously and fully supports the investigation and ultimate prosecution of these profiteers who endanger the public by formulating and selling unapproved illegal drugs, even when those who would be endangered are willing participants. (Wilton Bulletin)
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Company admits promoting depressant drug illegally Jul 15, 2007
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of the drug Xyrem, also known as gamma-hydroxybutyrate or GHB for only two conditions. But a pharmaceutical company admitted in a settlement that it marketed the drug to doctors for a wide range of illnesses it was not approved to treat. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Company pleads guilty, admitting it illegally promoted drug Jul 14, 2007
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of the drug _ Xyrem, also known as gamma-hydroxybutyrate or GHB _ for only two conditions. But a pharmaceutical company admitted in a settlement Friday that it marketed the drug to doctors for a wide range of illnesses it was not approved to treat. (Newsday -- Long Island)
Substance abuse hiking STD rate in British kids Jun 15, 2007
A study of homosexual men conducted after an outbreak of syphilis in Manchester found that 65 percent of those with syphilis and HIV were users of the drug GHB.. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Health)
Three Dutch men accused of infecting others with HIV Jun 1, 2007
At the parties, they secretly spiked the drinks of the victims with GHB, commonly known as the "date rape drug", sometimes in combination with ecstasy ... The fourth man, a 34-year-old drug dealer from Groningen, is suspected of supplying the GHB and ecstasy. (Xinhuanet, China)
Dutch shock over gay HIV rape gang Jun 1, 2007
A fourth man who allegedly supplied the three suspects with several litres of the date-rape drug GHB and ecstasy tablets was also arrested ... When the victims turned up, they were allegedly given ecstasy and GHB (which is undetectable when mixed in drinks), leaving them helpless and, in some cases, with no memory of what happened. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Health)
Legalize drugs, Cdn researcher urges Mar 29, 2007
GHB can be fatal on its own, as most people know, but alcohol is always there as a background drug most people use. " The good news is harm-reduction programs are proving effective in stopping youth from abusing drugs and alcohol. The researchers found that: - In many countries, overdoses of alcohol and other drugs compete with road crashes as leading causes of death in young people - Alcohol causes 31.5 per cent of all deaths in those between ages 15 and 29 - Binge drinking or drug use is... (Canada.com)
Scientists Say UK Drug Classification System Is Flawed Mar 24, 2007
(17) GHB (gamma hydroxybutyric acid) ... Class C drugs include: Cannabis, tranquillisers, some painkillers, GHB, ketamine. (Medical News Today)
Staying safe: spring break 2007 Feb 22, 2007
Beware of predatory drugs, such as GHB or "roofies." If someone offers to get you a drink, go with him or her and watch him or her pour it. Drink from tamper-proof bottles or cans and open them yourself. (The Seahawk, NC)
World / Nation Briefs Feb 20, 2007
Prosecutors said the victims described experiences similar to the effects of GHB, also known as the date-rape drug. Taylor's civilian attorney, Martin Regan, said some of the men lied about consensual encounters with Taylor because they did not want to damage their military careers. (Newsday -- Nation)
Dancing detective hard at work with a Brimble witness Feb 7, 2007
He said he was not aware that GHB played a part in her death until after the autopsy in Sydney. Medical staff had initially suspected a heart attack, he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Death on the high seas Jan 18, 2007
A toxicology report would later show that Brimble had died of an overdose of gamma-hydroxybutyrate, a party drug also known as fantasy, GHB, GBH or liquid ecstasy, and often described as a date-rape drug. Brimble, her family told Australian TV, didn't even like to take Panadol. (Guardian Unlimited)
