GHB is used in Europe as a anti-depressant. There are literally hundreds of medical refrences and studies that have been done on it and it's safety when used properly. In Europe it is thought of as a miracle drug and it is inexpensive. The Date rape act that was enacted 2.5 years ago is another example of this governments idea of protecting us from ourselves many doctors testified against scheduling GHB at the hearings it fell on deaf ears. There is a version of GHB that recently got FDA approval for treating sleeping disorders the drug is heavily controlled and is in pill form.