Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Quincy IL

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.

Great River Recovery Resources Inc
(217) 224-6300
428 South 36th Street
Quincy, IL
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(217) 224-6300
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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(217) 223-0170
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(573) 288-3487
504 Lewis Street
Canton, MO
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(630) 968-6477x73505
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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South Shore Hospital
(773) 356-5098x5177
8012 South Crandon Avenue
Chicago, IL
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(217) 222-0143
636 Hampshire Street
Quincy, IL
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Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Hannibal Council on Alc Drug Abuse
(573) 248-1196
146 Communications Drive
Hannibal, MO
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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(309) 828-1988
207 West Jefferson Street
Bloomington, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders

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DUI Alternatives Treatment Center Inc
(773) 463-0500
2656 West Montrose Avenue
Chicago, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Men
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Spanish

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(847) 882-8908
1340 Remington Road
Schaumburg, IL
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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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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