Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Ashtabula OH

GHB, a naturally occurring metabolite of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that mediates sleep cycles, cerebral metabolism, memory and emotional control. Synthetic GHB, originally used by body builders for its putative anabolic effects, has more recently been abused for its sedative, euphoriant and aphrodisiac effects and as a “rave” and “date rape” drug.

Lake Area Recovery Center
(440) 998-0722
2711 Donohoe Drive
Ashtabula, OH
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(440) 998-0722
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Substance abuse
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Glenbeigh Hospital and Outpatient Ctrs
(440) 951-7000
2863 State Route 45
Rock Creek, OH
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Matt Talbot Inn
(216) 781-0288x11
2270 Professor Avenue
Cleveland, OH
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Talbert House
(513) 872-8884
3009 Burnet Avenue
Cincinnati, OH
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Substance abuse
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Counseling Center
(740) 354-6550
605 Front Street
Portsmouth, OH
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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North Coast Center
(440) 992-8552
4200 Park Avenue
Ashtabula, OH
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Community Mental Healthcare Inc
(330) 627-4313
331 West Main Street
Carrollton, OH
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Lake Geauga Center on Alcoholism and
(440) 285-9119
200 Center Street
Chardon, OH
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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Spanish

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Lutheran Social Services
(419) 675-2243
775 East Eliza Street
Kenton, OH
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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Crossroads Center
(513) 475-5300
3009 Burnet Avenue
Cincinnati, OH
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Substance abuse
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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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome

Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is the most dangerous and well-known drug to abuse, is unfamiliar to many psychiatric professionals. Recent cases of severe GHB withdrawal delirium have occurred in psychiatric settings, making it necessary for psychiatric professionals to be informed about the management of these patients.

GHB, a naturally occurring metabolite of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that mediates sleep cycles, cerebral metabolism, memory and emotional control. Synthetic GHB, originally used by body builders for its putative anabolic effects, has more recently been abused for its sedative, euphoriant and aphrodisiac effects and as a “rave” and “date rape” drug.

GHB was previously available in health food stores and gyms, and it was marketed for its purported muscle building and fat burning effects. In 1990, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the manufacture and distribution of GHB after receiving several reports of abuse leading to coma and seizures. Precursor compounds such as gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) and 1, 4-butanediol (BD), which can be converted by the body or simple chemical processing into GHB, remained available over the Internet. GHB is easily manufactured by illicit laboratories or by “home brew” recipes that have been published in books and on the Internet. Despite the FDA’s attempts to control distribution of these compounds, they remain widely available to body build...

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