Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Wharton TX

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.

Turning Point Inc
(713) 773-3280
117 Lane Drive
Rosenberg, TX
Hotline
(713) 773-3280
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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West Texas Counseling and
(972) 253-9370
1116 West Pioneer Drive
Irving, TX
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Hill Country Community MH/MR
(830) 792-3300x232
819 Water Street
Kerrville, TX
Hotline
(877) 466-0660
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Dallas County Juvenile Department
(214) 860-4301
414 South R L Thornton Freeway
Dallas, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
Spanish

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Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center
(903) 583-6236
1201 East 9th Street
Bonham, TX
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient

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Lena Pope Home Inc
(817) 255-2652
3800 Hulen Street
Fort Worth, TX
Hotline
(817) 731-8839
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Volunteers of America Texas Inc
(817) 535-8047
2841 Avenue H
Fort Worth, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Maintenance and Recovery Services Inc
(512) 899-2100
2627 Jones Road
Austin, TX
Hotline
(512) 899-2100
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Serenity Foundation of Texas/Serenity
(940) 767-0423
3100 Seymour Highway 5th Street
Wichita Falls, TX
Hotline
(866) 795-4673
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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STAR Council on Substance Abuse
(940) 716-9980
918 Lamar Street
Wichita Falls, TX
Hotline
(800) 375-1395
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, 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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