Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Haddon Township NJ

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.

Genesis Counseling Center
(856) 964-3955
1000 Atlantic Avenue
Camden, NJ
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My Fathers House Inc
(856) 742-0900
104 North King Street
Gloucester City, NJ
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Hispanic Family Center of Southern
(856) 365-7393
2700 Westfield Avenue
Camden, NJ
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Genesis Counseling Center Inc
(856) 858-9314
566 Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, NJ
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Substance abuse
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Wedge Medical Center
(215) 271-2200
2009 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
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(800) 301-4514
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Criminal justice clients

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Sikora Center Inc
(856) 963-1312
613-615 Clinton Street
Camden, NJ
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Parkside Recovery
(856) 757-9190x250
417 Broadway
Camden, NJ
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
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Outpatient
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GPHA/AL Assist
(215) 339-1070
1401 South 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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South Jersey Behavioral Hlth Resources
(866) 245-1100x2053
400 Market Street
Camden, NJ
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Delaware Valley Medical Inc
(856) 665-5100x218
7980 South Crescent Boulevard
Pennsauken, NJ
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
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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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