Why One ‘Liquid Ecstasy’ DESTROYED NYC’s Nightlife
This documentary explores the unsettling history of GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) also known as Liquid Ecstasy or Liquid X and how a substance that moved quietly through nightlife became one of the most dangerous drugs of its era. Originally developed in laboratories and later adopted by bodybuilders and party scenes, GHB gained notoriety for its rapid effects, memory loss, and unpredictable interaction with alcohol. Its role in drink spiking, unconsciousness, and nightclub medical emergencies reshaped nightlife in cities like New York, and forced lawmakers to confront a drug that was nearly…
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