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Cheap GHB drug linked to surge in date‑rape incidents, Dailymail reports
The article outlines how the low‑cost GHB is increasingly used in sexual assaults and the difficulties victims encounter when seeking help.
By Felo News Desk · Published
A Dailymail article published on 30 September 2026 describes a rise in the use of the cheap date‑rape drug GHB, which can be bought for as little as £10, in sexual assault cases across the United Kingdom.
The piece explains that GHB, a central nervous system depressant, can render victims unconscious or unable to resist, and that its low price and easy availability have made it attractive to perpetrators. Victims often struggle to obtain timely medical assistance, and the article highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in detecting and prosecuting GHB‑related assaults.
While the article does not provide official statistics, it cites anecdotal accounts and expert commentary on the drug’s growing popularity among offenders, noting that its effects can last for several hours and that it is sometimes mixed with alcohol to increase its potency.
Key facts
- GHB can be purchased for as little as £10 and is increasingly used in date‑rape assaults in the UK. (dailymail.co.uk)
- Victims often face difficulties obtaining medical help and reporting the crime. (dailymail.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] dailymail.co.uk — originally reported as “'I was trapped inside my own body': The rise of £10 date rape drug GHB”
