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  • Epidemiology
  • Neuroscience
  • Intervention research

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  • Volatile substance misuse (VSM) involves inhaling gases or vapors for psychoactive effects.
  • This special issue examines VSM products, patterns, prevalence, causes, and impacts.
  • VSM research is limited compared to similarly prevalent substance use issues.

Discussion:

  • Sociocultural epidemiology, neuroscience, and intervention research perspectives are applied to VSM.
  • Understanding VSM requires examining its diverse manifestations across different populations.
  • The need for culturally sensitive and context-specific approaches to VSM is highlighted.

Key Insights:

  • VSM presents a significant public health challenge with diverse etiological factors.
  • Current research efforts do not match the prevalence and impact of VSM.
  • Multidisciplinary approaches are crucial for a comprehensive understanding of VSM.

Outlook:

  • Further research is essential to develop evidence-based policies for VSM.
  • Comprehensive interventions must be informed by scientific evidence and cultural context.
  • Addressing VSM requires a concerted effort to increase research and knowledge dissemination.