"date-rape" drug GHB being used for narcolepsy

September 2002

You might hear about the "date-rape" drug GHB being used for narcolepsy.

The FDA just approved it in the U.S. under the brand name Xyrem (sodium oxybate). But they're restricting it's availability due to concerns of abuse.

Xyrem is NOT a stimulant like Alertec (modafinil).

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