Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Lillington NC

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.

Elmore-Blackley Fellowship Home
(910) 892-6017
110 South Layton Avenue
Dunn, NC
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Tri County Community Health
(910) 567-6194
3331 Easy Street
Dunn, NC
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(910) 296-1851
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Southlight Inc
(919) 557-6967
301 Sunset Drive
Fuquay Varina, NC
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5107 Monroe Road
Charlotte, NC
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Substance abuse
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Brevard Counseling Center
(828) 862-5644
508 South Caldwell Street
Brevard, NC
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Harvest House
(910) 567-5020x5
1480 Maple Grove Church Road
Dunn, NC
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Substance abuse
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Spanish

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Southern Regional Center Adult
(919) 557-2501
130 North Judd Parkway NE
Fuquay Varina, NC
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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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Recovery Center/Gaston/Lincoln
(704) 854-4196
2505 Court Drive
Gastonia, NC
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Southlight Inc
(919) 872-7373x1320
2809 Highwoods Boulevard
Raleigh, NC
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents
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Spanish

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Wilmington Treatment Center
(800) 992-3671
2520 Troy Drive
Wilmington, NC
Hotline
(877) 762-3750
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient
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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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