Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Grand Haven MI

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.

Catholic Charities West Michigan
(231) 726-4735
1095 3rd Street
Muskegon, MI
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Substance abuse
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Adolescents
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Alcohol and Chemical Abuse Consultants
(231) 737-9840
635 West Summit
Muskegon, MI
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(231) 737-9840
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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Eastside Substance Abuse Clinic
(231) 739-4359x10
445 East Sherman Boulevard
Muskegon Heights, MI
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Community Mental Health Services of
(231) 724-3699
125 East Southern Avenue
Muskegon, MI
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Catholic Charities West Michigan
(616) 796-9595x106
6660 Blair Lane
Holland, MI
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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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Pine Rest Christian Mental Hlth Servs
(231) 733-8231
1150 Sherman Boulevard
Muskegon, MI
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(800) 678-5500
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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West Michigan Therapy Inc
(231) 739-6840
2333 East Jarman Street
Muskegon Heights, MI
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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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, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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West Michigan Therapy Inc
(231) 728-2138
130 East Apple Avenue
Muskegon, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Hackley Life Counseling
(231) 726-3582
1352 Terrace Street
Muskegon, MI
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(231) 726-3582
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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Holland Community Hospital
(616) 355-3926
854 South Washington Avenue
Holland, MI
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
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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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