Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Orangeburg SC

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.

William J McCord Treatment Center
(803) 534-2328
910 Cook Road
Orangeburg, SC
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(864) 366-9661
112 Whitehall Street
Abbeville, SC
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Faith Home Inc
(864) 223-0694
144 Faith Home Road
Greenwood, SC
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Rosewood House of Recovery Inc
(864) 242-2166
9 Renrick Drive
Greenville, SC
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Charleston Center of Charleston County
(843) 958-3300
5 Charleston Center Drive
Charleston, SC
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(843) 722-0100
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Tri County Commission on
(803) 536-4900x140
910 Cook Road
Orangeburg, SC
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Persons with HIV/AIDS, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Aiken Center
(803) 649-1900
1105 Gregg Highway
Aiken, SC
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Greenville Metro Treatment Center
(864) 234-7952
602 Airport Road
Greenville, SC
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient

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LRC Substance Abuse and
(803) 740-9298
322-A South Lake Drive
Lexington, SC
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(803) 740-9298
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Seniors/older adults, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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McLeod Behavioral Health Services
(843) 777-4200
701 Cashua Ferry Road
Darlington, SC
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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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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