Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Aiea HI

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.

YMCA Outreach Services
(808) 848-2494
98-1276 Ulune Street
Aiea, HI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents
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New Horizons Counseling Program
(808) 484-1000
98-211 Pali Momi Street
Aiea, HI
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(808) 484-1000
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient
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(808) 453-6035
2100 Hookiekie Street
Pearl City, HI
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Adolescents

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Naval Health Clinic
(808) 471-9002x450
480 Central Avenue
Pearl Harbor, HI
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Substance abuse
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Kline-Welsh Behavioral Health Fdn
(808) 841-2319
12-40 Sand Island Parkway
Honolulu, HI
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(808) 841-2319
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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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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YMCA of Honolulu
(808) 848-2494
99-600 Kulawea Street
Aiea, HI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
Micronesian, Samoan

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Hina Mauka/Teen Care
(808) 236-2600
3271 Salt Lake Boulevard
Honolulu, HI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Alcoholic Rehab Services of Hawaii Inc
(808) 421-4200x283
4361 Salt Lake Boulevard
Honolulu, HI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Department of Veterans Affairs
(808) 433-0660
459 Patterson Road
Honolulu, HI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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YMCA Outreach Services
(808) 848-2494
1335 Kalihi Street
Honolulu, HI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
Micronesian

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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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