Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Calexico CA

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.

Imperial Valley Methadone Clinic
(760) 357-6566
535 Cesar Chavez Boulevard
Calexico, CA
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Imperial Valley Drug and Rehab Clinic
(760) 312-9817
1745 South Imperial Avenue
El Centro, CA
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Imperial Cnty Dept of Behavioral Hlth
(760) 337-7898
1295 State Street
El Centro, CA
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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, Men
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Aurora Behavioral Healthcare
(626) 966-1632
1161 East Covina Boulevard
Covina, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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(310) 204-5200x207
8831 Venice Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
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Imperial Valley Methadone Clinic Inc
(760) 482-0864
680 West Main Street
El Centro, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Volunteers of America
(760) 353-8482
1331 Clark Road
El Centro, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), 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
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Imperial County Alcohol and Drug Prog
(760) 337-7767
1331 Clark Road
El Centro, CA
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(760) 336-2265
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Pregnant/postpartum women, Women
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Visions Adolescent Treatment Center
(818) 889-3665
33335 Mulholland Highway
Malibu, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS

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Advent Group Ministries
(408) 281-0708
1200 West Edmundson Avenue
Morgan Hill, CA
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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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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