Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Harrison Township 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.

Clinton Counseling Center
(586) 468-2266
2 Crocker Boulevard
Mount Clemens, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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The Salvation Army
(586) 954-1838
42590 Stepnitz Drive
Clinton Township, MI
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient

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Eastwood Clinics
(586) 792-5335
35455 Garfield Road
Clinton Township, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients

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Catholic Services of MaComb
(586) 416-2300
15945 Canal Street
Clinton Township, MI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Women, Criminal justice clients

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Henry Ford Behavioral Health Services
(586) 226-7007
42633 Garfield Road
Clinton Township, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Bio Medical Behavioral Healthcare Inc
(586) 783-4802
22900 East Remick Street
Clinton Township, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
Language Services
German, Polish

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Macomb Family Services Inc
(586) 226-3440
36975 Utica Road
Clinton Township, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Polish, Spanish

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Henry Ford McComb
(586) 263-2760
43411 Garfield Road
Clinton Township, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Action Counseling Clinic Inc
(586) 792-5260
33985 Harper Avenue
Clinton Township, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Women, Criminal justice clients

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Center for Counseling
(586) 716-0980
32743 23 Mile Road
New Baltimore, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
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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