Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Hopkinsville KY

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.

Pennyroyal Center
(270) 886-9371
739 North Drive
Hopkinsville, KY
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(877) 473-7766
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Criminal justice clients
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Volta Program
(270) 889-6025x406
2400 Russellville Road
Hopkinsville, KY
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Substance abuse
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River Valley Behavioral Healthcare
(270) 689-6548
P.O. Box 107
Beaver Dam, KY
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AA and Associates Approved Alc/Drug
(502) 896-6900
1005 New Moody Lane
LaGrange, KY
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders
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Spanish

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Bluegrass Comprenhensive Care Center
(859) 289-7126
2330 Concrete Road
Carlisle, KY
Hotline
(800) 928-8000
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Community Counseling Center
(270) 886-1515
4011 Fort Campbell Boulevard
Hopkinsville, KY
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Comprehensive Care Centers
(859) 623-9367
415 Gibson Lane
Richmond, KY
Hotline
(800) 928-8000
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Saint Elizabeth Medical Center
(859) 301-5900
200 Medical Village Drive
Edgewood, KY
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Communicare Inc
(502) 348-9206
331 South 3rd Street
Bardstown, KY
Hotline
(800) 641-4673
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, DUI/DWI offenders

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Pathways Inc
(606) 674-6690
664 Slate Avenue
Owingsville, KY
Hotline
(800) 562-8909
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
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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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