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[Psychological problem due to long-term organic solvent abuse]

T Kobayashi1, K Fukui, S Hayakawa

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Japan.

Arukoru Kenkyu to Yakubutsu Izon = Japanese Journal of Alcohol Studies & Drug Dependence
|October 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Adolescent organic solvent abuse is linked to delinquency and severe clinical symptoms. Chronic abuse correlates with apathy, depression, and a loss of drive, impacting personality and mental health.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Adolescent Medicine

Context:

  • Organic solvent abuse is a growing social issue among adolescents.
  • It is associated with juvenile delinquency and significant clinical manifestations.
  • Symptoms include altered consciousness, hallucinations, and apathy.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the clinical symptoms and personality psychodynamics of adolescent organic solvent abusers.
  • To analyze data from a comprehensive health questionnaire and the Rorschach Test.

Summary:

  • Principal component analysis of the health questionnaire identified four key factors: fatigue/somatic symptoms, guilt/self-blame, low self-esteem/withdrawal, and anxiety/sleep disturbance.
  • Rorschach Test results indicated diminished libido, impaired reality testing, and ego vulnerability in abusers.

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  • Apathetic or depressive moods in chronic abusers are strongly linked to a loss of drive.

    • Impact:

    • Findings highlight the profound psychological impact of organic solvent abuse on adolescent development.
    • This research underscores the need for targeted interventions for adolescent solvent abuse.
    • Understanding the psychodynamics is crucial for effective treatment strategies.