GHB Usage among College Goers Pendleton OR

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.

Addictions Program of Umatilla County
(541) 278-6330
200 SE Hailey Avenue
Pendleton, OR
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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TM Counseling and Consulting
(541) 276-1022
920 SW Frazer Street
Pendleton, OR
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(866) 343-4473
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Eastern Oregon Alcoholism Foundation
(541) 276-3518x201
216 SW Hailey Avenue
Pendleton, OR
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children

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De Paul Treatment Centers Inc
(503) 693-3104
205 SE 3rd Avenue
Hillsboro, OR
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Inside Out Counseling Services
(541) 273-0340
1421 Esplanade Street
Klamath Falls, OR
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Eastern Oregon Detoxification Center
(541) 278-2558
4708 NW Pioneer Place
Pendleton, OR
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Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)

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Homestead Youth and Family Services
(541) 276-5433
816 SE 15th Street
Pendleton, OR
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients

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Yellow Hawk Tribal Behav Health Prog
(541) 276-7990
73265 Confederate Way
Pendleton, OR
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
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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Lutheran Community Services Northwest
(541) 416-1095
203 NE Court Street
Prineville, OR
Hotline
(541) 447-7441
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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DePaul Treatment Center Inc
(503) 535-1181
4310 NE Killingworth Street
Portland, OR
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Gays and Lesbians
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, 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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