GHB Usage among College Goers Endicott NY

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.

United Health Services Hospitals Inc
(607) 762-2255
10-42 Mitchell Avenue
Binghamton, NY
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(607) 762-2257
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Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient
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Pregnant/postpartum women
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Addictions Center of Broome County Inc
(607) 723-7308x124
30 West State Street
Binghamton, NY
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, German, Spanish

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Russell E Blaisdell
(845) 359-8500
Rockland Psychiatric Center Campus
Orangeburg, NY
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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820 River Street Inc
(518) 272-4246
820 River Street
Troy, NY
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Language Services
Spanish

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Conifer Park Inc
(315) 453-3911
526 Old Liverpool Road
Liverpool, NY
Hotline
(800) 989-6446
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, DUI/DWI offenders
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Spanish

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Outpatient New Horizons
(607) 762-2800
10 Mitchell Avenue
Binghamton, NY
Hotline
(607) 762-2257
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Fairview Recovery Services Inc
(607) 722-8987
5 Merrick Street
Binghamton, NY
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Halfway house

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New York Presbyterian Hospital
(212) 746-1252
445 East 68th Street
New York, NY
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS
Language Services
Spanish

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Clinton County Alcoholism Services
(518) 565-4020
16 Ampersand Drive
Plattsburgh, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Nassau Alternatives Advocacy Program
(516) 741-0534
114 Old Country Road
Mineola, NY
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(516) 741-0534
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Polish, Russian, 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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