Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Logansport IN

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.

Building Blocks In Education Inc
(765) 446-7900
1130 1/2 East Market Street
Logansport, IN
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Substance abuse
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Saint Joseph Hospital and Health Ctr
(765) 456-5900
1907 West Sycamore Street
Kokomo, IN
Hotline
(800) 638-7844
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
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Wabash Valley Hospital Inc
(574) 583-9350
920 Executive Drive
Monticello, IN
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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WB III
(260) 486-9506
3482 Stellhorn Road
Fort Wayne, IN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Christian Counseling and
(765) 533-3573
423 South 11th Street
New Castle, IN
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Four County Counseling Center
(574) 722-5151x298
1015 Michigan Avenue
Logansport, IN
Hotline
(800) 552-3106
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Four County Counseling Center
(574) 722-5151
655 East Main Street
Peru, IN
Hotline
(800) 552-3106
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Otis R Bowen Ctr for Human Servs Inc
(574) 936-9646
990 Illinois Street
Plymouth, IN
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women

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Hamilton Center Inc
(765) 832-2436
510 South Main Street
Clinton, IN
Hotline
(800) 742-0787
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Hope House II
(260) 424-3711
1129 Garden Street
Fort Wayne, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Women

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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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