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Michael Storck1, Laura Black2, Morgan Liddell1

  • 1Department of Child Psychiatry, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|June 25, 2016
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Inhalant abuse, a serious but overlooked substance abuse issue, affects all demographics and causes significant harm, especially in children. This review covers its epidemiology, detection, and management, including dextromethorphan misuse.

Area of Science:

  • Substance Abuse Research
  • Clinical Toxicology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Inhalant abuse involves inhaling volatile substances for altered mental states.
  • It is an underrecognized issue affecting diverse populations, leading to severe health consequences.
  • Children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to inhalant abuse morbidity and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current perspectives on inhalant abuse epidemiology, detection, and clinical challenges.
  • To provide guidance for medical and mental health providers on prevention and management.
  • To discuss the misuse of dextromethorphan as an over-the-counter inhalant.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current research on inhalant abuse.
  • Synthesis of epidemiological data and clinical findings.
Keywords:
DetectionEpidemiologyInhalant abuse

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  • Analysis of management strategies and provider roles.

    • Main Results:

    • Inhalant abuse is widespread across demographics, causing significant health problems.
    • Effective detection and management require a multi-faceted approach.
    • Dextromethorphan misuse presents a specific challenge within inhalant abuse.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare providers play a crucial role in preventing and managing inhalant abuse.
    • Addressing inhalant abuse requires increased awareness and targeted interventions.
    • Further research is needed to fully understand and combat this public health concern.