GHB Usage among College Goers Ogdensburg 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.

Saint Lawrence County Comm Servs Board
(315) 393-1164
1 Chimney Point Drive
Ogdensburg, NY
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(315) 265-2422
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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North Country Freedom Homes
(315) 379-0139x11
3702 County Route 14
Madrid, NY
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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North Country Freedom Homes
(315) 379-0139x11
25 Dies Street
Canton, NY
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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Saint Josephs Rehabilitation Center
(518) 891-5353
91 Woodruff Street
Saranac Lake, NY
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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Adolescents, Women, Men

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Staten Island University Hospital
(718) 226-2808
392 Seguine Avenue
Staten Island, NY
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Seniors/older adults, Women
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish, Urdu

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Saint Lawrence Addiction Treatment Ctr
(315) 393-1180
1 Chimney Point Drive
Ogdensburg, NY
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men

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Canton/Postdam Hospital
(315) 287-4264
Richville Health Center
Richville, NY
Hotline
(315) 261-5954
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
Mohawk

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Saint Lawrence County
(315) 386-2189
80 State Highway 310
Canton, NY
Hotline
(315) 265-2422
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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NY Presbyterian Hosp Westchester Div
(914) 682-9100
21 Bloomingdale Road
White Plains, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Hope House Inc
(518) 453-8351
890 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY
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Halfway house

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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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