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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| description | 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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| spelling | doaj-art-cd7c3876ad2742c6afd8e802d99c9d462025-08-20T02:19:54ZengWileyCase Reports in Neurological Medicine2090-66682090-66762014-01-01201410.1155/2014/485178485178Management of Gamma-Butyrolactone Dependence with Assisted Self-Administration of GBLRafael Meyer0Josef Jenewein1Soenke Boettger2Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, University Hospital Zurich, Ramistraße 100, 8091 Zurich, SwitzerlandDepartment of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, University Hospital Zurich, Ramistraße 100, 8091 Zurich, SwitzerlandDepartment of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, University Hospital Zurich, Ramistraße 100, 8091 Zurich, SwitzerlandGamma-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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/485178 |
| spellingShingle | Rafael Meyer Josef Jenewein Soenke Boettger Management of Gamma-Butyrolactone Dependence with Assisted Self-Administration of GBL Case Reports in Neurological Medicine |
| title | Management of Gamma-Butyrolactone Dependence with Assisted Self-Administration of GBL |
| title_full | Management of Gamma-Butyrolactone Dependence with Assisted Self-Administration of GBL |
| title_fullStr | Management of Gamma-Butyrolactone Dependence with Assisted Self-Administration of GBL |
| title_full_unstemmed | Management of Gamma-Butyrolactone Dependence with Assisted Self-Administration of GBL |
| title_short | Management of Gamma-Butyrolactone Dependence with Assisted Self-Administration of GBL |
| title_sort | management of gamma butyrolactone dependence with assisted self administration of gbl |
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