Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Fergus Falls MN

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.

Lake Region Halfway Homes Inc
(218) 739-9084
217 North Union Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
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White Earth
(218) 983-3285x1297
35708 County Highway 21
White Earth, MN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders
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Twelfth Step House Inc
(218) 749-4328
512 2nd Street North
Virginia, MN
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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Create Inc
(612) 874-9811
1911 Pleasant Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Chicanos Latinos Unidos En Servicio
(651) 379-4200
797 East 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders
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Spanish

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Community Addiction Recovery
(218) 739-7200
1400 North Union Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Cochran Recovery Program
(651) 437-4209
1294 East 18th Street
Hastings, MN
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Marty Mann House
(218) 723-8444
714 North 11th Avenue East
Duluth, MN
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women

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Courage Center Site
(763) 520-0329
3915 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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New Beginnings at Saint Peter
(507) 931-0918
201 West Park Row
Saint Peter, MN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, 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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