Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Green Valley 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.

Rainbow Treatment Center
(928) 338-4858
302 West Ponderosa Street
Whiteriver, AZ
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
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Men
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Apache

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Scottsdale Treatment Institute PLC
(480) 429-9044x119
6991 East Camelback Road
Scottsdale, AZ
Hotline
(866) 514-1252
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Southeastern AZ
(520) 458-3932
185 South Moorman Avenue
Sierra Vista, AZ
Hotline
(800) 586-9161
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Pregnant/postpartum women, DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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La Frontera Center
(520) 296-3296
2222 North Craycroft Road
Tucson, AZ
Hotline
(520) 296-3296
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Justice Services Inc
(480) 949-8871
7447 East Earll Drive
Scottsdale, AZ
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Compass Healthcare Inc
(520) 620-0188x3021
2835 North Stone Avenue
Tucson, AZ
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hmong, Hopi, Korean, Lakota, Navajo, Polish, Portugese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese

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Behavioral Health Services
(928) 341-9199
106 East 1st Street
Yuma, AZ
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Spanish

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Community Medical Services LLC
(928) 714-0010
2559 East 7th Avenue
Flagstaff, AZ
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Yuma Treatment Center
(928) 344-4310
1290 West 8th Place
Yuma, AZ
Hotline
(866) 495-6738
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Pathway Drug Abuse Program
(480) 921-4050
648 South River Drive
Tempe, AZ
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
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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