Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Mankato MN

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.

Mankato Family Focus
(507) 625-3372
309 Holly Lane
Mankato, MN
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Substance abuse
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House of Hope Inc
(507) 388-9830
1614 3rd Avenue
Mankato, MN
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
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Community Addiction Recovery
(507) 933-5190
1703 CSAH 15
Saint Peter, MN
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Substance abuse
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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Northwest Change Program
(218) 470-8106x2319
816 Marin Avenue
Crookston, MN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
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Metro Treatment of Minnesota LP
(507) 282-0142
2360 North Broadway
Rochester, MN
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient

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Addiction Recovery Technologies
(507) 345-4670
12 Civic Center Plaza
Mankato, MN
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders

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Wellcome Manor Family Services
(507) 546-3295
114 West Pleasant Street
Garden City, MN
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children

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New Beginnings at Saint Peter
(507) 931-0918
201 West Park Row
Saint Peter, MN
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Journey Counseling Services
(651) 460-8085
821 3rd Street
Farmington, MN
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Fairview Recovery Services
(612) 672-6600
2450 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men
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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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