Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Danville 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.

Alcohol/Chemical Evaluation Services
(217) 443-9190
119 North Vermillion Street
Danville, IL
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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VA Illiana Healthcare System
(217) 554-4177
1900 East Main Street
Danville, IL
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Substance abuse
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Prairie Center Health Systems Inc
(217) 477-4500
Vermillion Unit
Danville, IL
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(217) 356-7576
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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River Bend Christian Counseling Inc
(309) 757-0300
111 19th Avenue
Moline, IL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Mental Health Centers of Western IL
(217) 773-3325
700 SE Cross Street
Mount Sterling, IL
Hotline
(217) 773-3325
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Pathways at Seifert Counseling Center
(217) 443-9511
120 North Vermillion Street
Danville, IL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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New Directions Treatment Center
(217) 442-9026
153 North Vermilion Street
Danville, IL
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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, Criminal justice clients

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Bartlett Counseling Services LLC
(765) 294-3100x3
101 North Main Street
Veedersburg, IN
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients

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Confidential DUI Services
(708) 222-0003
5101 West Roosevelt Road
Cicero, IL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
German, Spanish

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Human Resources Development Institute
(773) 869-0300
340 East 51st Street
Chicago, IL
Hotline
(773) 869-0300
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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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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