What's the deal with phenibut?

[nice fella]

I've had people tell me it helps them sleep.

I've had people tell they use it pre workout.

I've had people tell me it is their savior/helped them quit booze.

I've had people tell me it's a horrible drug with severe withdrawals inevitable.

What's the truth, fellow growers?

 

[White Beard]

Some people like it. I’m not one of those.
Same with kratom. Phenibut has more downside than upside, potentially.

Watch your step

 

[xavier7995]

that's my take as well. Some folks think its the second coming, I don't, watch your step, but eh...to each their own

If you happen to drink to the point of having withdrawal symptoms, i have heard it helps. Seems to be a general "so.. youre strung out on xyz. Try this instead type of substance."

 

[CosmicCharlie]

Phenibut is a GABA-b agonist (like GHB) while things like alcohol and benzodiazepines are GABA-a agonists.

The receptor subtypes produce similar effects (although slightly different) which is why they can be used interchangeably for withdrawal purposes.

I’ve only tried it a few times a long time ago and I remember it being relaxing and kinda wobbly feeling like alcohol but more clear headed.

Definitely be careful with it! I assume it can kill by overdose and from the withdrawals?