Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Durango CO

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.

Pathfinder Clinic Inc
(970) 259-6588
3473 Main Avenue
Durango, CO
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Women, DUI/DWI offenders
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Southwest Colorado Mental Health Ctr
(970) 259-2162
281 Sawyer Drive
Durango, CO
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Substance abuse
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Centennial Mental Health Center Inc
(970) 522-4549
340 South Birch St
Wray, CO
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(970) 332-3133
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders

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Dove Counseling Inc
(303) 216-9873
607 10th Street
Golden, CO
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Bridge to Awareness Counseling Ctr Inc
(719) 296-1366
310 West C Street
Pueblo, CO
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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dba Balance Counseling Services
(970) 799-4238
1239 Main Avenue
Durango, CO
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Cortez Addiction Recovery Services Inc
(970) 799-4238
175 Clover
Bayfield, CO
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network
(303) 797-9420
61 West Davies
Littleton, CO
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Southwest Family Services
(303) 936-1790
7550 West Yale Avenue
Denver, CO
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Colorado West Regional Mental Hlth Ctr
(970) 675-8411
17497 West Highway 64
Rangely, CO
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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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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