gamma-hydroxybutyric acid antidepressant

Assured Pharmaceutical currently markets GHB in both powdered and liquid forms, a central nervous system depressant commonly used as a recreational drug at parties and clubs. It was originally synthesized for medical purposes, but it gained some popularity among bodybuilders as a growth hormone stimulant; it use to improve muscle mass. GHB is often synthesized from common household chemicals such as gamma-butyrolactone (GBL).