The rise of new psychoactive substances and psychiatric implications: A wide‐ranging, multifaceted challenge that needs far‐reaching common legislative strategies

R Rinaldi, G Bersani, E Marinelli… - Human …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The ever‐growing number of novel psychoactive substances (NPS) that have been
surfacing globally, as well as related changes in drug abuse trends, undoubtedly constitute …

[HTML][HTML] Unity in diversity: a systematic review on the GHB using population

BAG Dijkstra, H Beurmanjer, AE Goudriaan… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Over the past decades gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) has emerged as a
popular drug with high potential of (ab) use due to its euphoric and relaxing effects. An …

Pharmacological treatment in γ-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) and γ-butyrolactone (GBL) dependence: detoxification and relapse prevention

RM Kamal, MS van Noorden, W Wannet, H Beurmanjer… - CNS drugs, 2017 - Springer
The misuse of γ-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) for recreational purposes has resulted in an
increase in GHB-related problems such as intoxications, dependence and withdrawal in …

Nationale drug monitor

MW Van Laar, AAN Cruts, MMJ van Ooyen-Houben… - 2013 - repository.wodc.nl
De Nationale Drug Monitor (NDM) geeft sinds 1999 jaarlijks een cijfermatig overzicht van
wat bekend is over het gebruik van drugs en problemen rond drugs in Nederland. 1 De …

Characteristics and circumstances of death related to gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB)

S Darke, A Peacock, J Duflou, M Farrell… - Clinical …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction: Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) has gained substantial popularity as an illicit
recreational drug. The current study aimed to:(1) determine the characteristics and …

Influence of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid-use and gamma-hydroxybutyric acid-induced coma on affect and the affective network

F Raposo Pereira, MTB McMaster… - European Addiction …, 2019 - karger.com
Background: Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) is a drug of abuse associated with
increased emergency room attendances, due to GHB-induced comas. Withdrawal from GHB …

Demographic and clinical characteristics of regular GHB-users with and without GHB-induced comas

F Raposo Pereira, MTB McMaster… - Substance use & …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Background Gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) has been used recreationally for nearly
three decades and its chronic use is frequently associated with serious adverse events …

[HTML][HTML] A new psychoactive substance, gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB): a case report

H Bulut - Archives of Neuropsychiatry, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is a central nervous system depressant effecting GABA-B
receptors. GHB is taken along with other psychoactive substances like alcohol, cocaine …

[PDF][PDF] Emotional problems among substance dependent patients undergoing detoxification

F Saber Hassan Ibrahim… - Egyptian Journal of …, 2022 - ejhc.journals.ekb.eg
Background: Substance use disorders co-occur at high prevalence with mental disorders,
such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Detoxification is a medical service that …

[HTML][HTML] Inpatient gamma-hydroxybutyrate detoxification: a case report describing day-to-day therapeutic management

L Von Theobald, M Rousselet, J Cholet… - Journal of addiction …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Background: Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is a synthetic drug increasingly used by
consumers of psychoactive substances. The sought after psychoactive effects of GHB have …