Management of Gamma-Butyrolactone Dependence with Assisted Self-Administration of GBL

Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) and its liquid precursor gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) have become increasingly popular beyond the clubbing culture resulting in daily consumption and dependence in the broader population. This case report illustrates the challenges of managing GHB-withdrawal and a possib...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Meyer, Rafael, Jenewein, Josef, Boettger, Soenke
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4099022/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25054071
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/485178
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Sumario:Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) and its liquid precursor gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) have become increasingly popular beyond the clubbing culture resulting in daily consumption and dependence in the broader population. This case report illustrates the challenges of managing GHB-withdrawal and a possibly superior future approach of its management by titration and tapering of the addictive agent.

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