Inhalant misuse in youth: time for a coordinated response.
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.
Lubman
Dan I
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ORYGEN Research Centre, Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia. dan.lubman@mh.org.au
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Leanne
L
Yücel
Murat
M
D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D000336:Aerosols / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000473:Alkanes / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001315:Australia / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000458:organization & administration; D009566:Nitrates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000439:Pentanols / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012997:Solvents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
D000336:Aerosols; D000473:Alkanes; D009566:Nitrates; D000439:Pentanols; D012997:Solvents; C036285:amyl nitrate