Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Holland MI

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.

Ottagan Addictions Recovery Inc (OAR)
(616) 396-5284
483 Century Lane
Holland, MI
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Holland Community Hospital
(616) 355-3926
854 South Washington Avenue
Holland, MI
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Catholic Charities West Michigan
(616) 796-9595x106
6660 Blair Lane
Holland, MI
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Adolescents
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Grand Haven Clinic
(616) 847-5145
1445 Sheldon Road
Grand Haven, MI
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Outpatient
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Pine Rest Christian Mental Hlth Servs
(616) 222-3700
4211 Parkway Place
Grandville, MI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Pathways MI (formerly Child and Family
(616) 396-2301
412 Century Lane
Holland, MI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Spanish

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Pine Rest Christian Mental Hlth Servs
(616) 820-3780
926 South Washington Street
Holland, MI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Pathways MI (formerly Child and Family
(616) 846-5880
321 South Beechtree Street
Grand Haven, MI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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Ottagan Addictions Recovery Inc (OAR)
(616) 842-6710
1310 Wisconsin Street
Grand Haven, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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LMAS Addiction Services
(906) 341-4120
300 Walnut Street
Manistique, MI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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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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