Inhalants Induced Anxiety
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Volatile inhalant (also volatile solvent) misuse covers the inhalation of substances that vaporise at room temperature for the purpose of intoxication.
US Cases: 300,oo0
World Cases: no stats
Sex Ratio: M/F+
Age Onset: Age 13
Brain Area: pfc.hippocampus
Symptoms: confusion, poor concentration
Progression: 36% develop lifetime anxiety disorder
Therapies: deling with cravings&resisting offers
Medications: benzodiaines.anticonvulsants
YouTube Video: Dangers of ‘chroming’
Amazon or Library book: Inhalants (Affecting Lives)
Support Groups:
American Addiction Centers-https://americanaddictioncenters.org/inhalant-abuse