Call for drug GHB to be reclassified due to 'concerning increase' in harm

The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) found "evidence of a concerning increase in the health and social harms" from the use of GHB and other related substances.

The recreational drug, known as liquid ecstasy and typically bought from street dealers or on the internet, lowers inhibitions and gives users a sense of euphoria. It's also a powerful depressant. Because of its potency, it has become a tool to...