Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Azle 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.

ABODE Treatment Inc
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701 South Cherry Lane
White Settlement, TX
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Substance abuse
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Family Assessment/Consultation and
(817) 377-0808
5801 Curzon Avenue
Fort Worth, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Lena Pope Home Inc
(817) 255-2652
3800 Hulen Street
Fort Worth, TX
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(817) 731-8839
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Excel Center of Fort Worth
(817) 335-6429
1220 West Presidio Street
Fort Worth, TX
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Substance abuse
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STAR Council on Substance Abuse
(817) 599-7510
802 Fort Worth Highway
Weatherford, TX
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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, Pregnant/postpartum women

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Phoenix Associates Counseling Services
(817) 338-0311
3001 West 5th Street
Fort Worth, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Tarrant Community Outreach Inc
(817) 569-6277
2821 Lackland Road
Fort Worth, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Huguley Psychotherapy Clinic
(817) 551-2973
1555 Merrimac Circle
Fort Worth, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Men, Criminal justice clients

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MH/MR of Tarrant County
(817) 569-4600
1501 East El Paso Street
Fort Worth, TX
Hotline
(817) 335-3022
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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MH/MR of Tarrant County
(817) 599-7634x7140
1715 Santa Fe Drive
Weatherford, TX
Hotline
(800) 772-7634
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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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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