Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Taylorville 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.

New Horizons Substance Abuse
(217) 824-9600
212 West Vine Street
Taylorville, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Lawrence County Health Department/
(618) 943-3754
RR 1 Box 277
Lawrenceville, IL
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Substance abuse
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Horizons Behavioral Health
(815) 455-7100
527 West South Street
Woodstock, IL
Hotline
(800) 892-8900
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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
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Baxter and Sheeren Inc
(708) 974-1177
10761 South Roberts Road
Palos Hills, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders

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Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
(312) 567-5656
2525 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Liberty Counseling Center
(217) 725-6212
209 West Washington Street
Taylorville, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders

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Specialized Assistance Services NFP
(312) 808-3210x113
2101 South Indiana Avenue
Chicago, IL
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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EL Rincon Community Clinic
(773) 276-0200x226
3809 West Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Cathedral Shelter of Chicago
(312) 997-3144x237
207 South Ashland Boulevard
Chicago, IL
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men, Criminal justice clients

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Human Resources Development Institute
(773) 660-4630
33 East 114th Street
Chicago, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, 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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