title: Psychological study in children addicted to inhalation of volatile substances.
abstract: Deliberate inhalation of volatile substances is a common and harmful practice among young persons around the world. Psychological studies were performed in 40 children habituated to inhalation of volatile agents, with the aim to define the psychological profile of inhalers, particularly their reactions against frustration. A significant difference in the extrapunitive attitude (p less than 0.001) and in the reaction of ego-defense (p less than 0.02) was found in sniffers as compared with controls. Addicted children also showed inadequate handling of frustration, aggressive and defensive behaviours, and passive and irresponsible attitude when confronted with problems.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Rojas
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Salamanca-Gómez
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D007361:Intelligence Tests; D011386:Projective Techniques; D011897:Random Allocation; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D012997:Solvents; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology*
chemical_list: D012997:Solvents