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Inhalants in Peru

R Lerner1, D Ferrando

  • 1Lerner and Lerner, Lima, Peru.

NIDA Research Monograph
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
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Inhalant abuse is a significant issue for marginalized children in Peru, with high prevalence rates among street-involved youth. More research is needed to develop effective intervention programs for this vulnerable population.

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Area of Science:

  • Substance Abuse Research
  • Public Health
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Inhalant abuse in Peru shows low prevalence in the general population but is a serious concern among marginalized children.
  • Inhalant use ranks third in lifetime prevalence, after alcohol and tobacco, with most use being infrequent in the general population.
  • Marginalized children, including those working on the streets but living at home, and those living on the streets, face severe inhalant abuse challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical need for research on inhalant abuse among marginalized children in Peru.
  • To underscore the lack of data hindering the development of intervention and prevention strategies.
  • To emphasize the urgency of collecting current and valid data due to the vulnerability of at-risk youth.

Main Methods:

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  • Review of existing data on inhalant abuse prevalence and consequences in Peru.
  • Identification of specific at-risk populations: street-working children and street-living children.
  • Exploration of existing intervention programs and their outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Lifetime prevalence of inhalant abuse ranges from 15% to 45% among street-working children living at home.
  • Street-living children exhibit even more severe inhalant abuse, often using daily.
  • Existing programs show promise, with many children abandoning inhalant use upon exiting street life.

Conclusions:

  • The lack of comprehensive research on inhalant abuse in Peru impedes effective intervention.
  • Epidemiologic and ethnographic research are essential prerequisites for targeted prevention and treatment.
  • Supportive programs offering alternative lifestyles and socialization can help street children overcome inhalant abuse.