Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Cicero 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.

Pro Health Advocates Inc
(708) 652-7190
5929 West Roosevelt Avenue
Cicero, IL
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Substance abuse
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Cicero, IL
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Windows of Opportunity
(773) 378-3623
4619 West Harrison Street
Chicago, IL
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
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Habilitative Systems Inc
(773) 854-1812
415 South Kilpatrick Street
Chicago, 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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Loretto Hospital
(773) 854-5445
645 South Central Avenue
Chicago, IL
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(800) 592-8120
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Chicago Treatment and
(708) 656-9500
1849 South Cicero Avenue
Cicero, IL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient

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McNeal Hospital
(708) 783-3140
3249 South Oak Park Avenue
Berwyn, IL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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Resurrection Addiction Services
(312) 563-3600
610 South Maple Avenue
Oak Park, IL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men

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New Age Services Corporation
(773) 542-1150x113
1330 South Kostner Avenue
Chicago, IL
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
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Outpatient
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Persons with HIV/AIDS, Men
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Concerned Citizens Inc/Mother''s House
(773) 287-8393
321 North Mason Avenue
Chicago, IL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
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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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Residential beds for clients' children

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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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