GHB Usage among College Goers Fair Lawn NJ

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.

Barnert Memorial Hospital Center
(973) 977-6704
680 Broadway
Paterson, NJ
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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(201) 967-9020
230 East Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men

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High Focus Centers
(201) 291-0055
40 Eisenhower Drive
Paramus, NJ
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Gary Rosenbluth
(201) 612-6890
24 South Maple Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Inner City Counseling Services
(973) 595-1471
152 Market Street
Paterson, NJ
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders
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Spanish

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Spring House/Female Halfway House
(201) 261-3582x224
230 East Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Women, Criminal justice clients
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Evergreen Treatment Center
(201) 967-4188
230 East Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Care Plus New Jersey Inc
(201) 265-8200
610 Valley Health Plaza
Paramus, NJ
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Pilgrimage Outreach
(973) 389-2165
449 Union Street
Paterson, NJ
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Damon House Inc
(973) 279-5563
175 Market Street
Paterson, NJ
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Men, Criminal justice clients

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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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