GHB Usage among College Goers Bartow 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.

Tri County Human Services
(863) 533-5860
2725 State Road 60 East
Bartow, FL
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Progressive Health Management Inc
(863) 688-6262
1037 Dixieland Mall Lane
Lakeland, FL
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(863) 687-9900
3506 Lakeland Hills Boulevard
Lakeland, FL
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
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Outpatient
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Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Chemical Addictions Recovery Effort
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4150 Hollis Drive
Marianna, FL
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(863) 701-7373
5421 U.S. Highway 98 South
Highland City, FL
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Adjustment and Awareness
(863) 291-3155
243 3rd Street SW
Winter Haven, FL
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(863) 802-0840
5125 Cambry Lane
Lakeland, FL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coord Office
(813) 752-6960
408 West Renfro Street
Plant City, FL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Seniors/older adults, DUI/DWI offenders
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(352) 374-5600x8230
4400 SW 13th Street
Gainesville, FL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children
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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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