G.H.B. - On This Day In History...

[thehog]

Originally posted by sobe2003

Not for nothing but where did you go to Medical School?

I don't care about your medical school.

BUt if your asking I could have majored in ghb when I was in school.

[southof5th]

Originally posted by jbof

Once again you guys are missing the point of this posting. It is to honer the memory of someone who touched many lives and to bring awareness. I am sure there are more appropriate places to discuss the chemistry of a drug. Lets just honer Jules R.I.P.

sorry

[sobe2003]

Originally posted by jbof

Once again you guys are missing the point of this posting. It is to honor the memory of someone who touched many lives and to bring awareness. I am sure there are more appropriate places to discuss the chemistry of a drug. Lets just honer Jules R.I.P.

:clap2:

[Guest saleen351]

Originally posted by thehog

I don't care about your medical school.

BUt if your asking I could have majored in ghb when I was in school.

Hog they don't know bout G-Vegas

but if they read Playboy they would have known....

[sobe2003]

Originally posted by saleen351

Hog they don't know bout G-Vegas

but if they read Playboy they would have known....

Saleen . . . out of respect . . . keep your mouth shut here.

[Guest saleen351]

Originally posted by sobe2003

Saleen . . . out of respect . . . keep your mouth shut here.

ummmm, i didn't say any thing wrong, i'm merly discussing an issue i've been faced with many many times.. I have many friends who died of it in college. I went to college with hog and dui, and g vegas has zero to do with ghb, it's a name of the town....

[sobe2003]

Then post it somewhere else out of respect.

[kanikki]

Thanks to everyone who has KEPT THIS THREAD ON POINT and particularly to those who have shared their stories. This is a time to remember those each of us have lost and to educate others so that they will never have to experience this for themselves.

I made a vow to Jules one year ago and that was to ensure I would do what I could to prevent this from ever happening again, if I could help it. Through education and awareness, we can all make a difference!

Take care of one another... we welcome any stories that might help MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Thanks to everyone for their POSITIVE contributions.

[sobe2003]

Originally posted by kanikki

Thanks to everyone who has KEPT THIS THREAD ON POINT and particularly to those who have shared their stories. This is a time to remember those each of us have lost and to educate others so that they will never have to experience this for themselves.

I made a vow to Jules one year ago and that was to ensure I would do what I could to prevent this from ever happening again, if I could help it. Through education and awareness, we can all make a difference!

Take care of one another... we welcome any stories that might help MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Thanks to everyone for their POSITIVE contributions.

Good job kanikki - I hope your efforts pay off.

[mermaids]

I'm Juilus's Mom and I'm very grateful to Kanniki for posting a memorial to my son. I can't even begin to tell you the pain his loss has caused his Father and I. I know he did drugs, I know he partied, but he promised me he'd never do GHB again, just about one year before his death. I'm learning that it may have been a promise he couldn't keep. GHB IS VERY ADDICTIVE AND OFTEN FATAL. It's the most evil drug out there - more addictive than heroin and more deadly than cocaine, X and alcohol combined. He was my only child and a wonderful one at that - I'm lost without him. I now have to go through every Christimas, (he loved to buy nice presents for everyone) for the rest of my life without him. Not to mention his birthday and just recently the first year anniversary of his demise. Not to mention every single holiday of every single year. Life has so much less meaning for me now, I loved him so much.

If you want to know the real facts about GHB, please post your questions on this message board - I'll tell you about the accidental overdoses and the suicides from GHB addiction. I am the team leader for S. Florida for a national organization called Project GHB and have spent 10 months researching this drug and will continue to do so until the truth gets out there.

Julius was just 24 years old. He had dreams just like any 24-year-old. Don't let GHB end your dreams. It's what you don't know that can kill you.

[happyface]

Sorry for the late post,sorry to hear about this...... just hope it warns others.And there is a limit in partying. BE SAFE.

[kanikki]

Originally posted by mermaids

I'm Juilus's Mom and I'm very grateful to Kanniki for posting a memorial to my son. I can't even begin to tell you the pain his loss has caused his Father and I. I know he did drugs, I know he partied, but he promised me he'd never do GHB again, just about one year before his death. I'm learning that it may have been a promise he couldn't keep. GHB IS VERY ADDICTIVE AND OFTEN FATAL. It's the most evil drug out there - more addictive than heroin and more deadly than cocaine, X and alcohol combined. He was my only child and a wonderful one at that - I'm lost without him. I now have to go through every Christimas, (he loved to buy nice presents for everyone) for the rest of my life without him. Not to mention his birthday and just recently the first year anniversary of his demise. Not to mention every single holiday of every single year. Life has so much less meaning for me now, I loved him so much.

If you want to know the real facts about GHB, please post your questions on this message board - I'll tell you about the accidental overdoses and the suicides from GHB addiction. I am the team leader for S. Florida for a national organization called Project GHB and have spent 10 months researching this drug and will continue to do so until the truth gets out there.

Julius was just 24 years old. He had dreams just like any 24-year-old. Don't let GHB end your dreams. It's what you don't know that can kill you.

Folks... if you didn't read any other post, please take the time to read what Julius' mother has offered. Nothing else that has been written can compare to the words of a mother's loss. And for those of you still using GHB, please think of your families the next time you think about filling that cap.

Thanks, mermaids, for taking the time to speak on behalf of all of the mothers who have suffered a loss, and for those whom we hope will never have to experience your pain. I love you!

[maguz]

I am one of Jules friends and if there is one thing that I will always remember about Julius, it is "happiness". I will never forget about him. He was such a nice person and he was always so happy and funny. I bet that everyone who knows him misses him greatly and when they picture him they see his smile. And he had just gotten his braces off, so his smile was even more beautiful than ever!

I always remember Jules' sexy moves and the way he danced at the clubs. He was always trying to start a new fashion trend! It was fun to watch all the girls try to talk to him and pick him up! I have to admit that I was secretly in love with him, too!

I remember seeing Jules for the first time with Larry and I said "Oooooh! Who is THAT, Larry?!"

...and when Larry told me it was his roommate and I made him take me to his house! Too bad Jules wasn't home that day...

I hope that everyone will learn from this experience and the loss of our friend, Jules. I know many others who have lost friends to this drug, just like we have, and I hope no more lives are lost before people learn that it just isn't worth it...

Rest In Peace, Jules, you fine thing you! Until we meet again... and in the next life I won't be too shy to pick you up myself!

[sobe2003]

Soem touching words thoughout this thread . . .

Jules' mom - sorry about your loss . . .

[sotuorlando]

I want to send out a big Im sorry for your loss, and have faith that on day you will see each other again .....by the way Saleen you've hit an all time low.

[lyrik]

Deepest respects go out to the friends and family of this young man. It is obvious that he was a shining light for all of them and everyone he knew. I never had the opportunity to meet this person, but from all the posts I have read I can tell he was very much loved and a person that people wanted be around and know. I pray that the friends and family members can one day find peace and comfort by keeping the memories alive of all the good times this man so obviously brought to all of you.

I wish I could have met you.....

Rest In Peace Jules.

[lfosho]

First of all, I would like to thank Kanikki for starting this thread. It is a beautiful way to honor and remember such a beautiful person. Like so many people who have replied to this thread, I only knew Jules for a short time before he left us, but that does not minimize the impact he had on my life and many others who had the honor of meeting him. As everyone else has said, I will always picture Jules smiling. As much as he tried to hide it when he had his braces, that smile always came shining through.

I especially want to acknowledge Suki, Jules' mom, for the amazing effort she is making in educating people on the dangers of GHB. All of these wonderful posts about Jules are a direct reflection upon you and Jules' father and what an amazing job you did in raising your son. I hope you can take some comfort in knowing that he affected so many people during his short life.

I know that there has already been a lot said on this thread regarding the dangers of GHB . In an ideal world, no one would do GHB, and Jules would still be alive. We don't live in an ideal world. People continue to do GHB. The only thing I would like to say is if you are with friends, or even strangers, who you know are doing G, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE watch out for them and do not leave them alone. Jules was left alone to "sleep it off" as so many poeple do, and he never woke up. I am sure that Jules' friends had no idea that when they left him that would be last time they would ever see their friend alive. I am certain that the thought never even entered their mind. I don't think it would have entered my mind 369 days ago. That is what I hope people can take away from this thread - DON"T LEAVE YOUR FREINDS!! If only on life is saved....

And to Jules - I know you are the most fashionable angel in heaven, and I am sure you traded in your harp for some turntables. Keep on dancing baby...

I love you and miss you more than you can imagine.

[xxsim0naxx]

IM SORRY TO HEAR WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR FRIEND..

WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO ADD IS .. I HAVE SEEN

PLENTY OF PEOPLE G-OUT IN MY LIFE.. UNFORTUNETLY

ESPECIALLY MY EXBF. . THANKFULLY WE SAVED HIM

LOOK .. IF YOUR GOING TO BE DOING DRUGS LIKE G

OR ANYTHING ELSE.. KNOW YOUR LIMIT AND KNOW

WHAT THE DRUG DOES AND HOW TO HELP YOURSELF

FROM NOT ODING .. ANYWAY .. JUST SO YOU KNOW

IF SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS G-ING OUT

DO THIS ->>>

EITHER GIVE THEM A BUMP OF TINA

OR MAKE THEM DRINK OLIVE OIL STRAIGHT UP

IT WILL MAKE THEM THROUGH-UP AND RELEASE

ALL THE G OUT OF THEM .. ALSO MAKE SURE THEY

DONT FALL ASLEEP .. KEEP PINCHING THEM ALL

OVER THEIR BODY TO INSURE THAT THEY DONT FALL

ASLEPE .. DO IT HARD MAKE SURE IT HURTS

=]

[kanikki]

Originally posted by xxsim0naxx

JUST SO YOU KNOW IF SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS G-ING OUT, DO THIS ->>>

EITHER GIVE THEM A BUMP OF TINA

OR MAKE THEM DRINK OLIVE OIL STRAIGHT UP

IT WILL MAKE THEM THROUGH-UP AND RELEASE

ALL THE G OUT OF THEM .. ALSO MAKE SURE THEY

DONT FALL ASLEEP .. KEEP PINCHING THEM ALL

OVER THEIR BODY TO INSURE THAT THEY DONT FALL

ASLEPE .. DO IT HARD MAKE SURE IT HURTS

=]

Thanks, xxsim0naxx for your addition to this post! Although in a perfect world no one would ever "G out", we all need to be educated on what to do in the reality of our world, which is far from perfect...

Before Julius passed, I knew very little about GHB. I have never done G but ironically, a week BEFORE Jules died, I did ask a friend to let me taste a little on my tongue so I would know what it tasted like in the event that someone put it in my drink. Of course it didn't do anything to me, but I'm a realist and wanted to be as educated as possible as girls are given G all the time without their knowledge.

I have worked promoting clubs for over 3 years now and have seen my share of just about everything. After Jules died, I tried to educate myself as much as possible on what to do in the event that someone G'd out in front of me. Everything that was written above is EXACTLY true. And everyone should know those things. I have used several of the methods mentioned above myself and have quite possibly saved several lives.

Only 13 days after Jules died, I was at a party and everyone knew that I didn't want to be around anyone who was doing GHB. A guy that knew this was doing his best to hide it from me, but when he put his bottle of G in his pocket with the top loose, it it leaked down his pants and was difficult to continue hiding it. We initially laughed at the fact that he "got caught" and I was pleased that he lost his entire bottle of G!

Little did we know at the time, that bottle of G that ran down his legs was seeping into his skin. Within minutes he was going into convulsions and was barely conscious. As he continued to fade in and out of consciousness, every person at the party -- except for one other person -- insisted that we put him to bed and let him "sleep it off". We had just lost Jules 13 days prior. We would have more than likely lost him as well had we put him to bed as everyone suggested.

I fought for hours to keep him awake, pinching him on every part of his body, holding him up -- even slapping his face, whatever it took. Bags of ice were required to keep his body temperature below 100, despite the fact that he was barely dressed in a freezing cold room. It was one of the worst experiences I've ever endured.

Folks, it's stories like these that are going to help to save others. Out of nearly 30 people, there were only 2 people in that room that knew not to put him to bed. Please, if you see someone G'ing out, don't let them sleep it off... They may have been lucky in the past, just as Jules was, but there's a good chance that they may never wake up again.

Thanks for your contribution. If we save but even one person...

[kanikki]

I mentioned above that I have worked in the clubs for over three years. During that time I was under the impression that the bouncers were educated on what to do in the event of emergencies such as a GHB overdose. I found out the hard way that very few have that knowledge...

While in the office of the club one morning, this strange girl came stumbling in and sat on the couch. She appeared disoriented and I didn't know who she was and was pretty sure she didn't work there. I wondered how she got past security and asked her what she was doing there. She just kept saying some guy's name over and over, as she barely held her head up.

I went downstairs and got security and they immediately recognized her as another security staff's sister. We called him on the radio and when he came in and saw her, he was horrified because she wasn't even drinking! She was able to mumble that she thought someone put something in her drink, but she was only drinking water all night long -- out of a bottle. They told her to keep chugging the water, and she did. It was then that I realized the water she had was warm and it hit me -- THE WATER WAS G.H.B.!

She accidentally picked up the wrong bottle of water from the table and it had GHB in it. She was passing out and starting to shake, but none of the security staff knew what to do. As they tried everything to get her to wake up, I reached behind her and pinched her on the back of her arm. She immediately opened her eyes and let out a yelp! The security staff were amazed and wondered how I knew to do that... It's the only way we were able to keep her awake.

To this day, that security guy still thanks me for what I did that day, nearly a year ago. If she had continued to drink that bottle of water they were forcing down her, there's no telling what would have happened.

Unfortunately, we can't stop everyone from doing GHB. But we CAN help to educate and save the lives of others and those who are willing to try.

If we save but only one person...