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Psychological study in children addicted to inhalation of volatile substances

L M Rojas, F Salamanca-Gómez

Revista De Investigacion Clinica; Organo Del Hospital De Enfermedades De La Nutricion

|October 1, 1989

Abstract:

Deliberate inhalation of volatile substances is a common and harmful practice among young persons around the world. Psychological studies were performed in 40 children habituated to inhalation of volatile agents, with the aim to define the psychological profile of inhalers, particularly their reactions against frustration. A significant difference in the extrapunitive attitude (p less than 0.001) and in the reaction of ego-defense (p less than 0.02) was found in sniffers as compared with controls. Addicted children also showed inadequate handling of frustration, aggressive and defensive behaviours, and passive and irresponsible attitude when confronted with problems.

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