How Long Does GHB Stay in Your System

What is GHB drug

GHB, or gamma hydroxybutyric acid, is a central nervous system depressant that was used to treat alcoholism, narcolepsy (still used), cataplexy and as an anesthetic agent. It is otherwise and currently used as a doping drug to increase athletic performance, as a date-rape drug, and by bodybuilders to decrease fat and build muscle mass.

How long does GHB stay in your system

GHB has a short elimination half-life of 30-60 minutes. As a result it is expected to be excreted from the body between 2 hours 45 minutes and 5½ hours.

This timeframe, however, may vary depending on several factors:

• Age of the user
• Body mass
• Alcohol levels in the body
• Liver and kidney conditions
• Food intake and hydration levels
• Male (longer) or female (comparatively shorter) user
• Potency of GHB taken
• Frequency of administration

GHB drug test
Urine Test	12-24 hours
Blood Test	Up to 8 hours
Saliva Test	10 minutes to 6 hours
Hair Test	Not used