GHB Usage among College Goers Aurora IL

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.

IDS Group Inc
(630) 236-0942
1706 North Farnsworth Avenue
Aurora, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
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Polish, Spanish

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AID Behavioral Health Services
(630) 966-4300
1230 North Highland Avenue
Aurora, IL
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(630) 966-9393
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Provena Mercy Medical Center
(630) 801-2657
1325 North Highland Avenue
Aurora, IL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents

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Gateway Foundation Inc
(630) 966-7400
400 Mercy Lane
Aurora, IL
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Professional Consultations Inc
(800) 428-7260
301 West Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL
Hotline
(800) 428-7260
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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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Family Guidance Centers Inc
(630) 801-0017
751 Aurora Avenue
Aurora, IL
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients

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Taking Control
(630) 801-1669
108 John Street
North Aurora, IL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Breaking Free Inc
(630) 897-1003
120 Gale Street
Aurora, IL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Rita''s Ministry (Restoring Inmates
(630) 966-0252
150 South Lincolnway
North Aurora, IL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients

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Care Clinics Inc
(630) 896-4650
522 North Lake Street
Aurora, IL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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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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