Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Bucyrus 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.

Cornell Abraxas Group Inc
(419) 747-3322
2775 State Route 39
Shelby, OH
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Criminal justice clients

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Foundation Recovery Center
(740) 382-9393
269 Rose Avenue
Marion, OH
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Northwest Counseling Services
(614) 457-7876x329
1560 Fishinger Road
Columbus, OH
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Substance abuse
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Christ Hospital
(513) 585-8500
3200 Burnet Avenue
Cincinnati, OH
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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House of Hope for Alcoholics
(614) 276-4840
771 Harrisburg Pike
Columbus, OH
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women

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Marion Area Counseling Center
(740) 387-5210
320 Executive Drive
Marion, OH
Hotline
(740) 383-2273
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Professional Treatment Systems
(740) 382-1660
310 Executive Drive
Marion, OH
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
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Southeast Inc
(614) 225-0990
16 West Long Street
Columbus, OH
Hotline
(614) 276-2273
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Children''s Hospital
(614) 355-8009
899 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Joseph House/Marx Vetrans Recovery Ctr
(513) 241-2965
1526 Republic Street
Cincinnati, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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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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