Question 1

All of the following reasons make GHB a substance used in sexual assault except:
A) GHB is a tasteless powder.
B) a victim loses memory of the assault.
C) GHB dissolves easily in water.
D) GHB is normally used on a date, meaning that the victim typically knows her assailant.

Accepted Answer

The statement "GHB is normally used on a date, meaning that the victim typically knows her assailant" is incorrect because GHB can be used in any situation. The other options are true and are reasons why GHB is often used in sexual assault.

Question 2

GHB is likely used in sexual assault because:
A) a victim will not be able to remember her assailant.
B) the drug is a psychostimulant, which is promotes poor decision making.
C) the victim is aware of her actions and therefore can't legally claim an assault took place.
D) it can be purchased over the counter in most health fitness stores.

Accepted Answer

GHB is notorious for its ability to cause amnesia and memory loss, which makes it easier for perpetrators to avoid being identified and prosecuted.

Question 3

Sodium gammahydroxybutyrate is used for the treatment of:
A) insomnia.
B) narcolepsy.
C) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
D) dementia.

Accepted Answer

Sodium gammahydroxybutyrate is used for the treatment of narcolepsy, a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep. It is not used for the treatment of insomnia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or dementia.

Question 4

GHB had been used by weight lifters to:
A) enhance muscle growth.
B) improve sleep.
C) as a nutrition supplement.
D) to reduce muscle pain.

Accepted Answer

GHB (Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate) has been used by weight lifters primarily to enhance muscle growth due to its effects on growth hormone release.

Question 5

Gammahydroxybutyrate is a schedule _______ controlled substance.
A) I
B) II
C) III
D) V

Accepted Answer

Gammahydroxybutyrate is a Schedule I controlled substance.

Question 6

Obtaining a legal product in order to produce an illegal product is similar to:
A) synthesizing GHB to use as a drug for sexual assault.
B) scheduling one form of GHB as a schedule I controlled substance and another form of GHB as a schedule III controlled substance.
C) using sodium gammahydroxybutyrate for the treatment of narcolepsy.
D) using gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) to synthesize GHB.

Accepted Answer

Using a legal product, such as gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), to synthesize GHB, which is an illegal controlled substance, is a common practice among those who produce and distribute GHB. This process is illegal and often dangerous, as it can result in varying levels of potency and contaminants in the final product. Choices A and C involve the legitimate use of GHB as a medication, and choice B involves the legal classification of different forms of GHB, which does not relate to the illegal production of the drug.

Question 7

Sodium gammahydroxybutyrate is a schedule ______ controlled substance.
A) I
B) III
C) II
D) V

Accepted Answer

Sodium gammahydroxybutyrate (GHB) is classified as a Schedule III controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act in the United States, indicating it has a recognized medical use but can lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.

Question 8

Why would GHB be added to victim's alcoholic drink?
A) GHB counteracted alcohol's effects, leading to more alcohol consumption.
B) GHB strengthened the depressant effects of alcohol.
C) GHB made the victim feel sick, causing her to leave a club early.
D) GHB added stimulant effects to prevent someone from feeling tired after drinking.

Accepted Answer

GHB is a depressant drug that intensifies the effects of alcohol, leading to increased sedation, impaired judgment, and memory problems. This can make the victim more vulnerable to sexual assault or other forms of violence.

Question 9

Gamma-butyrolactone is a schedule I controlled substance because:
A) it is used for the synthesis of GHB and has no medical value.
B) it is the substance that people become high from when stiffing paint products.
C) it is highly flamable, creating a danger when attempting to synthesize GHB.
D) it binds to GABAA receptors, giving it alcohol-like pharmacological effects.

Accepted Answer

Gamma-butyrolactone is used in the synthesis of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), which is a schedule I controlled substance. While GBL itself may have some industrial uses, it is primarily known for its role in GHB production and is thus classified as a schedule I substance.

Question 10

Why might someone trying to procure GHB seek out products with gamma-butyrolactone (GBL)?
A) GBL has the same pharmacological effects as GHB.
B) When taken with GHB, GBL increases the time of onset for GHB's effects.
C) Mixing GBL with GHB in a drink prevents GHB from being tasted.
D) GHB can be synthesized from GBL, which is a legal product.

Accepted Answer

GBL can be used to synthesize GHB, which is a controlled substance, and is therefore a legal alternative for those seeking to obtain GHB.

Question 11

A chemical found in household products that is converted by enzymes to GHB in the body is:
A) homovanillic acid (HVA)
B) acetylcholinesterase (AChE)
C) gamma-hydroxybuyrate (GHB)
D) gamma-butyrolactone (GBL)

Accepted Answer

Gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) is a common solvent found in many household and industrial products. In the body, it is converted by enzymes into gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), a drug with sedative and euphoric effects. Unlike GHB, GBL is not regulated under federal law, making it a popular choice for illicit drug use.

Question 12

Why was GHB invented?
A) It was developed as a drug of abuse.
B) It was developed for the treatment of narcolepsy.
C) It was developed as a replacement for gamma-butyrolactone.
D) It was developed to be similar to the chemical structure of GABA.

Accepted Answer

GHB was developed in the 1960s as a GABA analog, intended to have sedative effects and potential therapeutic applications for conditions such as insomnia and anxiety.

Question 13

GHB can be found in all of the following except:
A) paint products.
B) the brain.
C) certain vinegars.
D) certain coffees.

Accepted Answer

GHB (Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid) is naturally present in the human body, particularly in the brain, and can also be found in small amounts in certain foods such as vinegars and some coffees. However, it is not found in paint products.

Question 14

While approximately 1% report abusing GHB,this value may not reflect the amount of GHB actually used for all of the following reasons except:
A) many law enforcement agencies report moderate to high availability of GHB.
B) GHB may be used for nonrecreational purposes.
C) Users may be using GBL instead.
D) GHB may be used mostly for sexual assault.

Accepted Answer

The answer of While approximately 1% report abusing GHB,this value...

Question 15

How can GBL be a schedule I controlled substance and still be legally available?
A) Only small amounts of GHB can be produced from GBL.
B) GBL does not have medical value and therefore requires little regulation.
C) GBL is an industrial chemical used in many household products.
D) GBL is never used on its own, rather it is only used for synthesizing GHB.

Accepted Answer

GBL is an industrial chemical used in many household products such as cleaners and solvents. While it can be converted into GHB, it does not have medical value on its own and therefore is not regulated as heavily as GHB would be. However, individual states may still have their own regulations on GBL.

Question 16

Adding sodium to GHB,making it sodium gammahydroxybutyrate,differs from GHB in the following ways except:
A) it cannot produce psychoactive effects.
B) sodium GHB is a schedule III controlled substance.
C) sodium GHB is used for treating narcolepsy.
D) sodidum GHB is known the trade name Xyrem.

Accepted Answer

Adding sodium to GHB does not significantly alter its psychoactive effects, so choice A is incorrect. Choices B, C, and D are all correct. Sodium GHB is a schedule III controlled substance, is used in treating narcolepsy, and is known by the trade name Xyrem.

Question 17

Why did the FDA ban the over-the-counter sale of GHB in 1990?
A) It was being used in sexual assaults.
B) There were reportes of intoxication and deep unconsciousness from GHB usel
C) It was discovered as a neurotransmitter.
D) It became a treatment for narcolepsy and therefore had to be prescribed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why did the FDA ban the over-the-counter...

Question 18

Calling GHB a "date rape drug" is not an ideal description because:
A) GHB has seldom been used for sexual assault.
B) the victim may not know her assailant.
C) having a "date" suggests there is a willingness for sexual activity.
D) GHB is actually a neurotransmitter.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Calling GHB a "date rape drug" is...

Question 19

GHB is a neurotransmitter as well as a:
A) hormone.
B) protein.
C) enzyme.
D) drug.

Accepted Answer

GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyric acid) is primarily known as a drug that can produce sedative and euphoric effects when used in high doses. While it is also a naturally occurring neurotransmitter in the brain, it is not typically referred to as a hormone, protein, or enzyme. Therefore, the best answer is D) drug.

Question 20

Sodium gammahydroxybutyrate is also known as:
A) Zoloft.
B) a schedule 1 controlled substance.
C) sodium oxybate.
D) Georgia Home Boy

Accepted Answer

Sodium gammahydroxybutyrate is another term for sodium oxybate, which is a prescription medication used to treat narcolepsy. Choices A and D are incorrect; Zoloft is not related to this drug, and "Georgia Home Boy" is a street name for a different illicit drug. Choice B is partially correct, as sodium oxybate is a controlled substance in the United States, but it is actually classified as Schedule III, not Schedule I.

Quiz 9: GHP and Inhalants

All of the following reasons make GHB a substance used in sexual assault except:

GHB is likely used in sexual assault because:

Sodium gammahydroxybutyrate is used for the treatment of:

GHB had been used by weight lifters to:

Gammahydroxybutyrate is a schedule _______ controlled substance.

Obtaining a legal product in order to produce an illegal product is similar to:

Sodium gammahydroxybutyrate is a schedule ______ controlled substance.

Why would GHB be added to victim's alcoholic drink?

Gamma-butyrolactone is a schedule I controlled substance because:

Why might someone trying to procure GHB seek out products with gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) ?

A chemical found in household products that is converted by enzymes to GHB in the body is:

Why was GHB invented?

GHB can be found in all of the following except:

While approximately 1% report abusing GHB,this value may not reflect the amount of GHB actually used for all of the following reasons except:

How can GBL be a schedule I controlled substance and still be legally available?

Adding sodium to GHB,making it sodium gammahydroxybutyrate,differs from GHB in the following ways except:

Why did the FDA ban the over-the-counter sale of GHB in 1990?

Calling GHB a "date rape drug" is not an ideal description because:

GHB is a neurotransmitter as well as a:

Sodium gammahydroxybutyrate is also known as: