Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Aurora IL

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.

Family Guidance Centers Inc
(630) 801-0017
751 Aurora Avenue
Aurora, IL
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients

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Family Counseling Services of Aurora
(630) 844-2662
70 South River Street
Aurora, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders

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Gateway Foundation Inc
(630) 966-7400
400 Mercy Lane
Aurora, IL
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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Professional Consultations Inc
(800) 428-7260
301 West Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL
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(800) 428-7260
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders
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Spanish

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Provena Mercy Medical Center
(630) 801-2657
1325 North Highland Avenue
Aurora, IL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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IDS Group Inc
(630) 236-0942
1706 North Farnsworth Avenue
Aurora, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
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Polish, Spanish

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Taking Control
(630) 801-1669
108 John Street
North Aurora, IL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Care Clinics Inc
(630) 896-4650
522 North Lake Street
Aurora, IL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Breaking Free Inc
(630) 897-1003
120 Gale Street
Aurora, IL
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Substance abuse
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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Rita''s Ministry (Restoring Inmates
(630) 966-0252
150 South Lincolnway
North Aurora, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients

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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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