Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Cerritos 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.

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(562) 921-5701
17326 Edwards Road
Cerritos, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Southern CA Alcohol and Drug Progs Inc
(562) 864-7724
11401 Bloomfield Avenue
Norwalk, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
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Western Pacific Norwalk Medical Clinic
(562) 929-7188
11902 East Rosecrans Boulevard
Norwalk, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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(562) 594-8844
4388 Katella Avenue
Los Alamitos, CA
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(866) 594-8844
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents

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(562) 923-3835
12322 Clearglen Street
Whittier, CA
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(562) 947-3835
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
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Helpline Youth Counseling Inc
(562) 864-3722
12440 Firestone Boulevard
Norwalk, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents
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Spanish

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Aegis Medical Systems Inc
(562) 946-1587
14240 East Imperial Highway
La Mirada, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women
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Spanish

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CRC Inc
(562) 777-1222
14100 1/2 Glengyle Avenue
Whittier, CA
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Hawaiian Gardens Medical and
(562) 916-7581
21505 Norwalk Boulevard
Hawaiian Gardens, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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(562) 867-1737
16704 Clark Avenue
Bellflower, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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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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