Inhalant abuse

Janet F. Williams; Michael Storck; Alain Joffe; Marylou Behnke; John R. Knight; Patricia K. Kokotailo; Tammy Sims; George Brenneman; Indu Agarwal; Joseph T. Bell; Vincent M. Biggs; Ruth Etzel; Benjamin Hoffman; James N. Jarvis

doi:10.1542/peds.2007-0470

Inhalant abuse

Janet F. Williams, Michael Storck, Alain Joffe, Marylou Behnke, John R. Knight, Patricia K. Kokotailo, Tammy Sims, George Brenneman, Indu Agarwal, Joseph T. Bell, Vincent M. Biggs, Ruth Etzel, Benjamin Hoffman, James N. Jarvis

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Abstract

Inhalant abuse is the intentional inhalation of a volatile substance for the purpose of achieving an altered mental state. As an important, yet-underrecognized form of substance abuse, inhalant abuse crosses all demographic, ethnic, and socioeconomic boundaries, causing significant morbidity and mortality in school-aged and older children. This clinical report reviews key aspects of inhalant abuse, emphasizes the need for greater awareness, and offers advice regarding the pediatrician's role in the prevention and management of this substance abuse problem.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1009-1017
Number of pages	9
Journal	Pediatrics
Volume	119
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2007-0470
State	Published - May 2007
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Drug abuse
Inhalant abuse
Inhalants
Inhaled nitrites
Solvent abuse
Substance abuse

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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