Baclofen in gamma-hydroxybutyrate withdrawal: patterns of use and online availability.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) withdrawal is a life-threatening condition that does not always respond to standard treatment with benzodiazepines. Baclofen has potential utility as a pharmacological adjunct and anecdotal reports suggest that it is being used by drug users to self-manage GHB withdrawal symptoms. Here, we investigate current patterns of use and the online availably of baclofen.

Methods

Data triangulation techniques were applied to published scientific literature and publicly accessible Internet resources (grey literature) to assess the use of baclofen in GHB withdrawal. An Internet snapshot survey was performed to identify the availability of baclofen for online purchase and the compliance of retailers with the UK regulations. Data were collected accordin

SUBMITTER: Floyd CN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5808054 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature