Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) and Gamma Butyrolactone (GBL) Withdrawal: Five Case Studies

作者: Charles H. McDaniel , Karen A. Miotto

DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2001.10400479

关键词: gamma-ButyrolactoneAnesthesiaWithdrawal syndromeAUTONOMIC INSTABILITYAfter treatmentMedical informationPsychologyGamma hydroxybutyrateDelirium

摘要: There is little medical information available about gamma- hydroxybutyrate (GHB) or gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) dependence withdrawal. In this study the authors treated and reviewed multiple cases of GHB GBL withdrawal in high-dose users. Five patients during nine hospitalizations were for The describe a spectrum from mild to severe discuss medications used treatment. They conclude that with may present agitated psychosis, delirium, autonomic instability. sample, relapse use occurred soon after treatment

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