Inhalants Induced Mood

RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS

What is Volatile Inhalant-Induced Mood Disorder?
Overview

Inhalant-related disorders are a category of disorders—including inhalant intoxication and inhalant-use disorder—that involve the abuse of glue, paint, lighter fluid, or other substances or volatile hydrocarbons to generate a high through inhaling.

US Cases: not available
World Cases: not available
Sex Ratio: M/1.5F
Age Onset: Age 22
Brain Area: pfc,mesocorticolibic+myelin
Symptoms: temper,irritability,anger
Progression: eneralizedanxiety/major epressive
Therapies: supportive care & behavioral therapy
Medications: benzodiazepines & barbiturates

YouTube Video: The Mood Disorder Spectrum

Amazon or Library book: Inhalants’ Solvents (Ages 10-12)

224-1999-30 Inhalants & Solvents (Ages 10-12)

Support Groups:

American Addiction Centers-https://americanaddictioncenters.org/inhalant-abuse