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. 2014:2014:485178.
doi: 10.1155/2014/485178. Epub 2014 Jun 26.

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

Rafael Meyer  1 , Josef Jenewein  1 , Soenke Boettger  1
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Management of Gamma-Butyrolactone Dependence with Assisted Self-Administration of GBL

Rafael Meyer et al. Case Rep Neurol Med. 2014.

Abstract

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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