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JUL-16-1996 15 17 FROM iilSIN JEF.P.Y TO 918085940156 F.06 MAGLOCLEN-SPECIAL RF.1'oRr 11 AtvA>3oLic STEROIAS 7tJNE 1994 themselves, but in their offspring. Second generation animal studies have documented an elevated incidence of tumors. For this reason, most pharmatxutical companies working with clenbuterol and cirrtaterol have ceased research. Clinically, only tests have been conducted on animals, but researchers agree that the same side effects would occur iua humans. Another potential health risk evolves from the use of Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate (GHB). Several U.S. states have experienced outbxatks of poisoning associated with the illicit use of GHB. '.I'Ite result of GHB poisoning Produces vomiting, drowsiwess, a hypnotic state, loss of consciousness, irregukar respirations and possible respiratory arrest. GHB is a normal metabolite produced by the body and is not a nutritional requirement. Skate at least May 1990, GHB has boon marketed illicitly to body builders. It has also been promoted illicitly for weight control and insomnia. Despite its lack of nutritional value, GHB has even been illicitly touted as a "replacement" for I.-trypmphan, which had been marketed as a food supplement. It is alleged that GHB produces a "high." The promotion of this effect has led to the further use of GHB as an illicit drug. Investigations conducted by the State Food and Drug Branch in San Jose, California, revealed drat some of the same distributors involved in illegally mazketing GHB are also involved in illegally marketing steroids. GH$ is sold through mail order outlets, health food stores, body building gyms, and fitness centers. GHB has been illegally marketed under a variety of names, including Gamma Hydroxybutsic Aoid, Sodium Oxybate, Sodium Oxybutyrate, Gamma Hydroxybutrate Sodium, Gamtna- OH, 4-Hydroxy Butyrate, Gamma Hydrate, wad Somatomax PM. It is distributed as a sodium salt in powder or tablet form and is commonly dissolved in water. GHB may also be offered in other forms or in combination with other ingredients. ' In the United States, the only legal use of GHB has been under specific Food and Drug Administration (FllA) exemptions for investigational research protocols (e.g., treatment of narcolepsy).' ~Druzr mtd the Law. by Gary 1. Miller, Gould Publications A recent Newsweek article detailing the increased popularity in designer drug use, touted GHB as "an obscure and dangerous steroid substitute," which produces an alcohol-like drowsiness, costing as little as $20 per' ounce. Counterfeits The demand for counterfeit steroids increased in the United States over the last fifteen years as the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that generic steroids manufactured by pharmaceutical companies were of docreasing value to the medical wmmunity and limited their production. Unlicensed labs began trying to FOF of^C.>L q~c cq•FORCESIE>'T CSE O'~L)'-D:SS&~1iti 4TID~ RESTAICLED