title: The role of the laboratory in detecting inhalant abuse.
abstract: To provide an overview of inhalant abuse including the extent of the problem, types of products abused, modes and signs of abuse, pharmacology and effects of volatile substances, the role of the laboratory, and interpretation of laboratory results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, LSU Health Sciences Center, 1900 Gravier, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA. lbrous@lsuhsc.edu
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Broussard
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs / Q000097:blood / Q000652:urine; D012997:Solvents / Q000032:analysis; D015813:Substance Abuse Detection
chemical_list: D013287:Illicit Drugs; D012997:Solvents