How GHB is abused
Across the country, there are reports of drinks being dosed with GHB at clubs, bars, raves, and other parties. GHB is usually doled out by capfuls, teaspoons, drops, or "swigs." It may be sold or passed around in containers of varying sizes, including sports bottles, designer water bottles, eye dropper bottles, and gel caps. Or, it may be offered as a clear liquid in a small paper cup.

The clear liquid GHB is easily dropped or squirted into a drink. When hidden in a drink, it is colorless and odorless. However, it may have a slightly salty taste. Sometimes people who lace drinks with GHB attempt to mask the salty taste by mixing it with a sweet liqueur or fruit juice, or they may try to explain the salty taste by calling it a special "health" or "energy drink."