GHB Usage among College Goers Richmond IN

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.

Richmond State Hospital/Adult
(765) 966-0511x9215
498 NW 18th Street
Richmond, IN
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Substance abuse
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Hospital inpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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Dunn Mental Health Center Inc
(765) 983-8000
831 Dillon Drive
Richmond, IN
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(765) 983-8000
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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
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Dunn Mental Health Center Inc
(765) 458-5393
6 West South Street
Liberty, IN
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(765) 983-8000
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Center for Problem Resolution Inc
(574) 533-0664
117 West Washington Street
Goshen, IN
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(574) 533-0664
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Men, DUI/DWI offenders
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Spanish

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Meridian Services Corp
(765) 288-1928
240 North Tillotson Avenue
Muncie, IN
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(765) 288-1928
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Richmond Treatment Center
(765) 962-8843
4265 South A Street
Richmond, IN
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient

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Aurora Addiction Services
(765) 983-3150
1401 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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Dunn Mental Health Center Inc
(765) 825-4124
390 East Erie Street
Connersville, IN
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(765) 983-8000
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Parkview Behavioral Health
(260) 373-7500
1720 Beacon Street
Fort Wayne, IN
Hotline
(260) 373-7500
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Seniors/older adults

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Cummins Behavioral Health Systems Inc
(765) 361-9767
701 North Englewood Drive
Crawfordsville, IN
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(888) 244-6083
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
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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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