Challenges to neuroscience and public policy derived from new trends and patterns of inhalant misuse
Joint Authors
Medina Mora, Marıa Elena
Villatoro, Jorge A.
Fleiz, Clara
Dom´ınguez, Mario
Cruz, Silvia L.
Source
Journal of Drug and Alcohol Research
Publisher
Publication Date
2014-12-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
English Abstract
Use of inhalants (solvents, aerosols, gases, and nitrites) is a worldwide practice, mainly among children and adolescents in whom toxic effects are more detrimental than in adults.
Inhalant misuse is increasing among young adults linked to new and more attractive presentations; it is more common among those coming from poor communities with high violence and delinquency levels, and also among street children and adolescents.
Voluntary inhalant misuse is more frequent among males, but the gender gap is narrowing.
The risk of developing dependence is well established, especially if inhalant misuse begins at an early age.
Suicidality and comorbidity with psychiatric disorders are also common.
Regular users are more likely to show deviant behavior, school truancy, and lower school grades.
Family history of antisocial behavior has also been reported.
Abuse of nitrites is associated with a higher risk of HIV.
In general, abuse of inhalants increases the risk of morbidity and mortality.
In spite of this evidence, these substances have received less attention than other misused drugs.
This review shows results from epidemiology, psychosocial, and treatment research to draw attention to gaps of knowledge that require the involvement of neurosciences and clinical research and to propose policy options.
Data Type
Conference Papers
Record ID
BIM-685920
American Psychological Association (APA)
Medina Mora, Marıa Elena& Villatoro, Jorge A.& Fleiz, Clara& Dom´ınguez, Mario& Cruz, Silvia L.. 2014-12-31. Challenges to neuroscience and public policy derived from new trends and patterns of inhalant misuse. International Meeting of Drug Abuse Research Society : Advances in the Neurobiological Basis of Inhalant Abuse (4th : 2013 : Mexico City, Mexico). . Vol. 3 (2014), pp.1-8.Cairo Egypt : Ashdin Publishing Corporation.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Medina Mora, Marıa Elena…[et al.]. Challenges to neuroscience and public policy derived from new trends and patterns of inhalant misuse. . Cairo Egypt : Ashdin Publishing Corporation. 2014-12-31.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-685920
American Medical Association (AMA)
Medina Mora, Marıa Elena& Villatoro, Jorge A.& Fleiz, Clara& Dom´ınguez, Mario& Cruz, Silvia L.. Challenges to neuroscience and public policy derived from new trends and patterns of inhalant misuse. . International Meeting of Drug Abuse Research Society : Advances in the Neurobiological Basis of Inhalant Abuse (4th : 2013 : Mexico City, Mexico).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-685920