Long-Term Glue Sniffing: Report of Six Cases

Abstract

Chronic glue sniffing may cause functional deterioration, and even psychosis. The associated violent behaviors in long-term glue sniffers also warrant caution.

Adolescent toluene exposure produces enduring social and cognitive deficits in mice: An animal model of solvent-induced psychosis

“…It appears that this animal model is suitable for research into the pathophysiology of solvent-induced psychosis and development of effective treatment approaches. In order to verify the predictive validity of this model, evaluation of the effects of antipsychotics, such as haloperidol, carbamazepine (Hernandez-Avila et al 1998) or clozapine (Shu and Tsai 2003), which are partially effective for treatment of toluene psychotic patients is needed. Additionally, these results highlight the need for further research to improve understanding of the effects of solvent abuse on the developing nervous system and the potentially enduring effects resulting from juvenile exposure.…”

The role of social support in the well-being of First Nations and Inuit youth following treatment for volatile solvent abuse

“…Centre. This has also been found to be a risk factor in other research focusing on VSA among youth (e.g., Bennett et al, 2000;Shu & Tsai, 2003). Low levels of education were also reported as a risk factor for VSA by half (50%) o f the participants in this study.…”

“…Findings are similar within the literature that looks specifically at VSA among youth. The use o f volatile solvents has been associated with poor academic performance, high rates o f absenteeism, suspension/ expulsion, school dropout, learning difficulties, and declining interests in school activities (Bennett et al, 2000;Mosher et al, 2004;Basu et al, 2004;Ballard, 1998;Maruff, Bums, Tyler, Currie, & Currie, 1998;Carroll et al, 1998;Shu & Tsai, 2003).…”

“…(Withey, June 03, 2006 Research is yet to provide us with a definitive answer, though it is an issue that should be kept in mind when review ing information such as that presented above. : G eorge et al, 2002;Catalano & Hawkins, 1996;Oxford et al, 2000;Manger et al, 1992;Guo et al, 2001;Pollard et al, 1999;Hawkins et al, 1992;Svensson, 2000;M osher et al, 2004;Colem an et al, 2001;Bennett et al, 2000;M ackesy-Am iti & Fendrich, 2000;Kurtzman et al, 2001;M arelich, 1997;Basu et al, 2004;World Youth Report, 2003;Corbett et al, 2004;W hite et al, 2004;A d alf et al, 2003;D ell et al, 2003;Van Til & Poulin, 2002;H ibell et al, 2004;W ille & Lambert, 2004; National Institute on Drug Abuse, site last visited 2006; Kilpatrick et al, 2000;Brook et al, 1998;Fendrich et al, 1997;Wu et al, 2004;Sim pson, 1997;Kikuchi & Wada, 2003;Dinw iddie, 1994;Bellhouse et al, 2000;Beauvais et al, 2002;M cG arvey & Clavet, 1999;Zabedah et al, 2001;Ballard, 1998;M aruffet al, 1998;Carroll et al, 1998;Shu & Tsai, 2003;H o et al, 1998;Taggart 2003;…”

Abuse of Magic Mushrooms, Peyote Cactus, Khat, and Solvents: No Readily Available Laboratory Tests

“…The common toxicities encountered in solvent abusers are listed in Table 6.3 . Functional deterioration characterized by impairment of intelligence was also observed among these subjects, and some abusers also developed psychosis (49) . Another possibility is that volatiles potentiate hyperpolarization of γ -aminobutyric acid receptors (GABA receptors).…”