Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Marion 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.

Grant Blackford Mental Health Inc
(765) 662-3971
505 North Wabash Avenue
Marion, IN
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(765) 662-3974
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Premier Care Marion
(765) 664-0101
315 South Norton Avenue
Marion, IN
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Otis R Bowen Ctr for Human Servs Inc
(260) 563-8446
255 North Miami Street
Wabash, IN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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Saint Vincent Stress Center
(317) 338-4600
8401 Harcourt Road
Indianapolis, IN
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, DUI/DWI offenders
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Elghammer Family Center Ltd
(765) 362-0000
115 North Green Street
Crawfordsville, IN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Grant Blackford Mental Health Inc
(765) 662-2039
116 East 32nd Street
Marion, IN
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(765) 662-3971
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Grant Blackford Mental Health Inc
(765) 348-1303
118 East Washington Street
Hartford City, IN
Hotline
(765) 662-3971
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Hamilton Center Inc
(812) 231-8323
620 8th Avenue
Terre Haute, IN
Hotline
(800) 742-0787
Services Provided
Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient

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Metro Treatment of Gary LP
(219) 938-4651
8060 Melton Road
Gary, IN
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Penrod Counseling Center
(317) 297-4516
3410 North High School Road
Indianapolis, IN
Hotline
(317) 516-2335
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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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