Solvent abuse psychosis

Byrne, Alan; Kirby, Brendan

doi:10.1017/s0007125000177189

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“…Chronic inhalation of solvents, including glue, paint thinners, and gasoline, can produce a persistent psychotic disorder, characterized by delusions and hallucinations. [32] The presence of toluene appears to play an important role in the formation of inhalantinduced psychotic symptoms. [33][34][35]…”

Section: Pattern Of Inhalant Abusementioning

confidence: 99%

Inhalant Dependence: Data from a Tertiary Care Center in South India

Narayanaswamy

Viswanath

Ravi

et al. 2012

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine

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Background:This study aims to understand the sociodemographic and clinical profile of inhalant abusers seeking treatment from a tertiary care psychiatric hospital in South India.Materials and Methods:The clinical charts of patients who utilized the psychiatric services of a tertiary care center in India for over 10 years were examined for the study.Results:The sample had an urban predominance, was mostly unemployed, and was all male. Most of them had an adolescent age of onset of inhalant use (mean — 16.23 years). All patients reported the use of volatile solvents as inhalants. One other substance dependence was identified in more than half of the sample. The psychiatric comorbidity included psychosis and depression. A comparison was made between patients who presented with inhalant dependence only (I) and inhalant-dependent individuals who also used other psychoactive substances apart from nicotine (IP). The inhalant-only group (I) had an earlier mean age at onset of substance use as compared to the IP group. All patients in the I group reported withdrawal symptoms compared to 77% of patients in the (IP) group (P=0.048). The IP group reported a significantly higher occurrence of aggression (54.5 vs. 19%, P=0.02), externalizing symptoms (77.3 vs. 42.9%, P=0.03), and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (50 vs. 14.3%, P=0.02).Conclusion:Inhalant dependence is a serious health problem in adolescent subjects and is associated with high comorbidity of other substance dependence, psychiatric disorder, and externalizing spectrum disorder. There is a need for community-based prospective studies in this area from India.

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Section: Pattern Of Inhalant Abusementioning

confidence: 99%

Inhalant Dependence: Data from a Tertiary Care Center in South India

Narayanaswamy

Viswanath

Ravi

et al. 2012

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine

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“…Finally, inhalant misuse has also been associated with high rates of major depression and behavioural problems (including antisocial and delinquent behaviour) 23 . Rates of suicidal ideation and attempts are substantially elevated, 24 and cases of inhalant‐induced manic and psychotic episodes have been reported 25 . Poly‐drug use is common among adolescents who regularly misuse inhalants, and those seeking treatment are likely to have additional substance use disorders 26 .…”

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Inhalant misuse in youth: time for a coordinated response

Lubman

Hides

Yücel

2006

Medical Journal of Australia

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Early adolescence is associated with high rates of experimental inhalant misuse, but only a minority continue to inhale on a regular basis. Inhalant misuse is associated with a range of adverse outcomes, including reports of increased morbidity and mortality. Research into inhalant use among adolescents is lacking, with limited data available on long‐term outcomes or evidence‐based approaches to treatment. Legislative and supply‐reduction strategies have been introduced by a number of states and territories over recent years, but direct funding for specific targeted interventions is lacking. Investment and commitment to a national research framework, as well as coordination of local services, is urgently required.

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