Information on GHB Withdrawal Delirium Syndrome Parker CO

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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Parker, CO
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First Step Counseling Inc
(303) 840-2636
10292 South Progress Way
Parker, CO
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(720) 297-7872
10214 South Progress Lane
Parker, CO
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Alternative Behaviors Counseling Inc
(303) 694-3360
6901 South Yosemite Street
Centennial, CO
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Saddle Rock Counseling
(303) 400-3172
20971 East Smokey Hill Road
Centennial, CO
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Substance abuse
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Running Creek Counseling Service
(303) 805-1218
19731 East Pikes Peak Court
Parker, CO
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders

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Parker Valley Hope
(303) 841-7857
22422 East Main Street
Parker, CO
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
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Running Creek Counseling Service
(303) 688-8231
2195 North Hwy 83
Franktown, CO
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
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Spanish

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South Denver Valley Hope Outpatient
(303) 694-3829
7108 South Altonway
Centennial, CO
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(800) 544-5101
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Centennial Mental Health Center Inc
(303) 646-4519
650 East Walnut Street
Elizabeth, CO
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(303) 646-4519
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, 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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