Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Huntsville 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.

Volunteers of America
(936) 435-2454
705 Highway 2821
Huntsville, TX
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Substance abuse
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South Texas Subst Abuse Recovery Servs
(361) 882-9979
907 Antelope Street
Corpus Christi, TX
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients

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South Texas Rural Health
(830) 879-3431
1089 DelReo Boulevard
Eagle Pass, TX
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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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Mental Health Clinic
(210) 652-2448
1985 1st Street West
Universal City, TX
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient

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Assoc for the Adv of Mexican Amer Inc
(210) 223-4004
248 Post Avenue
San Antonio, TX
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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
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
Spanish

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Huntsville Clinic Inc
(936) 291-9172
829 10th Street
Huntsville, TX
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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MERIT Chemical Dependency Prog Inc
(817) 413-9463
3807 East Lancaster Avenue
Fort Worth, TX
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Rio Grande Valley Council Inc
(956) 787-7111
5510 North Cage Boulevard
Pharr, TX
Hotline
(800) 748-3577
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Christian Farms Treehouse Inc
(254) 933-9400
3804 Riverside Trail
Temple, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children, DUI/DWI offenders

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Texoma Medical Center
(903) 416-3000x3010
2601 Cornerstone Drive
Sherman, TX
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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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