Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Flagstaff AZ

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.

Northern Arizona
(928) 773-9376
2101 North 4th Street
Flagstaff, AZ
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Substance abuse
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Guidance Center Inc
(928) 527-1899
2187 North Vickey Street
Flagstaff, AZ
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Little Colorado
(928) 337-4301
470 West Cleveland Street
Saint Johns, AZ
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(928) 337-4301
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Fortune Counseling Services
(520) 742-6142
600 West Cool Drive
Tucson, AZ
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Substance abuse
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Center for Behavioral Health
(480) 897-7044
2123 East Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Community Medical Services LLC
(928) 714-0010
2559 East 7th Avenue
Flagstaff, AZ
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient

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Flagstaff Medical Center
(928) 213-6400x16400
1200 North Beaver Street
Flagstaff, AZ
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient
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Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders

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Terros Inc
(602) 685-6000
3118 East McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Arabic, Spanish

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Kayenta Outpatient Treatment Center
(928) 697-5570
Highway 160
Kayenta, AZ
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients
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(602) 865-5555
5555 West Thunderbird Road
Glendale, AZ
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(602) 254-4357
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient
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Adolescents
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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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