Inhalant abuse by adolescents: a new challenge for Indian physicians.
Indian J Med Sci
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2004 Jun; 58(6): 245-9
Article
in English
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| ID: sea-67493
ABSTRACT
Inhalant abuse has been commonly reported especially in the young during the last decades globally. The reason for the relative paucity of literature from India may be attributed to a lack of knowledge about this growing problem among health professionals. A series of five cases of inhalant abuse is described in order to understand this growing public health concern. Most of the cases started inhalant abuse during adolescence. All patients except one abused typewriter erasing fluid and thinner which contains toluene. All the patients reported using inhalants as addictive substance because of their easy accessibility, cheap price, their faster onset of action and the regular 'high' that it provided. Whereas several features of inhalant dependence were fulfilled, no physical withdrawal signs were observed. The diagnosis of inhalant abuse can be difficult and relies almost entirely on clinical judgment. Treatment is generally supportive.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Solvents
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Administration, Inhalation
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Humans
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Male
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Child
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Substance-Related Disorders
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India
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Med Sci
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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