GHB Usage among College Goers Apopka FL

GHB is a popular recreational drug used by young adults. It appears to have a high abuse potential because it produces euphoria, hallucinogenic effects, relaxation, tolerance, and severe withdrawal symptoms. In the United States, GHB compounds have been marketed illicitly to body builders as a growth hormone stimulant to build muscular mass.

ACT Center Inc
(407) 880-2203
231 West Main Street
Apopka, FL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Center for Drug Free Living Inc
(407) 521-2495
5600 Clarcone-Ocoee Road
Orlando, FL
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
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Bridges of America
(407) 926-8134
2011 Mercy Drive
Orlando, FL
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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FIS/Adult and Youth Outpatient
(407) 295-8911
2917 North Pinehills Road
Orlando, FL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents

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Management Consulting Services
(407) 260-8533
201 Park Place
Altamonte Springs, FL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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American Therapeutic Corporation
(407) 298-0461
4790 North Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL
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(407) 298-0461
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
Spanish

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ACT Center Inc
(407) 294-0106
4823 Silver Star Road
Orlando, FL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Specialized Treatment Education and
(407) 522-2144
1033 North Pine Hills Road
Orlando, FL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Quest Counseling Center Inc
(407) 331-7199
401 Center Point Circle
Altamonte Springs, FL
Hotline
(407) 721-5402
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Spanish

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Grove Counseling Center Inc
(407) 327-1765x1500
1088 East Altamonte Springs Street
Altamonte Springs, FL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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Adolescents, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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GHB Usage among College Goers

INTRODUCTION TO GHB

Gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) is commonly occurring small chain fatty acid that has been described as a possible neurotransmitter. From 1990, GHB has been abused on the street in the names such as “Liquid Ecstasy,” “Soap,” “Easy Lay,” and “Georgia Home Boy.” GHB and its precursors, gamma butyrolactone and 1, 4 butanediol, have been involved in poisonings, overdoses, date rapes, and deaths. GHB emergency room visits increased from 55 in 1994 to 2.973 in 1999. In 1999, GHB accounted for 32% of illicit drug-related poison center calls in Boston. These products, obtainable over the Internet and sometimes still sold in health food stores, are also available at some gyms, raves, nightclubs, college campuses, and are particularly popular among gay men. The products are commonly mixed with alcohol, have a short duration of action, and are not easily detectable on routine hospital toxicology screens.

GHB is a popular recreational drug used by young adults. It appears to have a high abuse potential because it produces euphoria, hallucinogenic effects, relaxation, tolerance, and severe withdrawal symptoms. In the United States, GHB compounds have been marketed illicitly to body builders as a growth hormone stimulant to build muscular mass. They have also been promoted as a replacement for L-tryptophan to improve sleep (16, 17). Two GHB precursors, gamma-butyrolactone and 1,4 butenadiol also have been marketed to impro...

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