"I sincerely hope it's not the beginning of a new trend," Illingworth said.
At the traditional all-students meeting at Winthrop House Tuesday night, Senior Tutor Sarolta A. Takacs warned students of the dangers of "Liquid G," a popular street name for GHB.
Last night's statement, which will be posted on the College's Web site, raises the possibility that GHB "may be present at Harvard."
The statement calls the colorless, odorless depressant a "date rape drug" and notes its illegality "because of its potential to cause serious, life-threatening symptoms."
A female undergraduate who witnessed the incident would only say, "one word of advice for you--pour your own drinks, and be careful if
someone hands you a clear drink."
According to information provided to health professionals by the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, GHB is often marketed by dealers as a drug to increase male sexual potency.
High doses of the drugs can lull its users into comas. When combined with alcohol, the drug can be deadly.
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