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Inhalant use and inhalant use disorders in the United States.

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: More than 22 million Americans age 12 and older have used inhalants, and every year more than 750,000 use inhalants for the first time. Despite the substantial prevalence and serious toxicities of inhalant use, it has been termed "the forgotten epidemic." Inhalant abuse remains the least-studied form of substance abuse, although research on its epidemiology, neurobiology, treatment, and prevention has accelerated in recent years. This review examines current findings in these areas, identifies gaps in the research and clinical literatures pertaining to inhalant use, and discusses future directions for inhalant-related research and practice efforts.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: Matthew O Howard, Scott E Bowen, Eric L Garland, Brian E Perron, Michael G Vaughn

Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institute on Drug Abuse

Awards: NEUROPSYCHIATRIC IMPAIRMENT IN ADOLESCENT INHALANT USERS, Behavioral Effects of Gestational Inhalant Abuse in Rats, Symptoms and Structure of Inhalant Use Disorders, A Population-based Study of Emergency Room Care and Drug Use, Natural History, Comorbid Mental Disorders, and Consequences of Inhalant Abuse