Why Do Authorities Often Have a Difficult Time Verifying the Use

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why do authorities often have a difficult time verifying the use of GHB in sexual assault cases?

• A) The use of other drugs mask the chemical detection process for GHB.
• B) GHB binds tightly to heme groups.
• C) GHB has a short elimination period.
• D) GHB is quickly converted into succinic semialdehyde.

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