Killer GHB Claims Another Victim

Was the woman in this story an unwilling victim of GHB used as a date rape drug, or was she a willing user who was unaware of the risks posed by this drug? Either way, she is dead -- another unfortunate victim of designer drugs.

New Brunswick's chief coroner says the recent death of a woman from an overdose of a ''rape drug'' proves the need

SAINT JOHN, N-B -- New Brunswick's chief coroner says the recent death of a woman from an overdose of a "rape drug'' proves the need for more drug awareness programs among students.

Dianne Kelly made the comments in her annual report, which was released last week.

Kelly cites the November 26th death of a 37-year-old Saint John woman from a combination of alcohol and gamma hydroxy butyrate -- or GHB.

The woman died at a private party.

Kelly says the incident was included in her report to increase education and awareness programs at colleges and universities in New Brunswick, where the use of designer drugs such as GHB and ecstasy are on the rise.

So-called designer drugs are popular among students on the party circuit for their euphoric, mind-altering properties. Some, like GHB, also impede short-term memory, making them a drug of choice for sexual predators.