GHB taken responsibly can be enjoyable, but really isn't for people that are irresponsible. As bad as alcohol is, if you drink too much, you will likely vomit and still be in a conscious state. If you take too much GHB you can lose consciousness within minutes, and not recover for two or more hours. It's a shame that it is a banned substance, but in this case it really is to save people from their own stupidity.