Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Romulus MI

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.

Hegira Programs Inc (HPI)
(734) 942-7585
9340 Wayne Road
Romulus, MI
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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, DUI/DWI offenders
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Kairos Healthcare Inc
(734) 374-2400
20400 Superior Road
Taylor, MI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Apex Behavioral Health PLLC
(734) 729-3133
1547 South Wayne Road
Westland, MI
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders
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Safe Step LLC
(734) 641-1141
917 South Merriman Road
Westland, MI
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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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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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Guidance Center
(734) 785-7703
13101 Allen Road
Southgate, MI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Community Care Services (CCS)
(734) 955-3550
26650 Eureka Road
Taylor, MI
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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, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Downriver Mental Health Clinic
(734) 285-8282x2133
20600 Eureka Road
Taylor, MI
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(313) 224-7000
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Catholic Social Services of
(313) 792-9286
20382 Van Born Road
Dearborn Heights, MI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Seniors/older adults, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Community Care Services (CCS)
(734) 697-7880
25 Owen Street
Belleville, MI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Family Service Inc
(313) 274-5840
19855 West Outer Drive
Dearborn, MI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, 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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