Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Rexburg ID

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.

Upper Valley Resource and Counseling
(208) 359-0519
36 North 2nd West
Rexburg, ID
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Mental Wellness Center
(208) 542-1026
2420 25th Street
Idaho Falls, ID
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Substance abuse
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US Air Force Hospital
(208) 828-7226
90 Hope Drive
Mountain Home AFB, ID
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Weeks and Vietri
(208) 882-8514
818 South Washington Street
Moscow, ID
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Women, DUI/DWI offenders

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Port of Hope Centers Inc
(208) 664-3300
218 North 23rd Street
Coeur d Alene, ID
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
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Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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Dist 7 Drug Court Madison County
(208) 356-3662
127 East Main Street
Rexburg, ID
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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, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Empowerment Counseling and Consulting
(208) 527-3344
159 North Idaho
Arco, ID
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Positive Connections
(208) 737-9999
647 Filer Avenue
Twin Falls, ID
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Women

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Center for Behavioral Health Idaho Inc
(208) 288-0649
1965 South Eagle Road
Meridian, ID
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Renewal Services of Idaho
(208) 455-8600
708 Main Street
Caldwell, ID
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, 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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