Published online May 1, 2007
PEDIATRICS Vol. 119 No. 5 May 2007, pp. 1009-1017 (doi:10.1542/peds.2007-0470)
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CLINICAL REPORT

Inhalant Abuse

Janet F. Williams, MD, Michael Storck, MD, and the Committee on Substance Abuse and and Committee on Native American Child Health

Inhalant abuse is the intentional inhalation of a volatile substance for the purpose of achieving an altered mental state. As an important, yet-underrecognized form of substance abuse, inhalant abuse crosses all demographic, ethnic, and socioeconomic boundaries, causing significant morbidity and mortality in school-aged and older children. This clinical report reviews key aspects of inhalant abuse, emphasizes the need for greater awareness, and offers advice regarding the pediatrician's role in the prevention and management of this substance abuse problem.

Key Words: substance abuse • inhalant abuse • inhalants • solvent abuse • inhaled nitrites • drug abuse

Abbreviations: NSDUH—National Survey on Drug Use and Health • MTF—Monitoring the Future • TESS—Toxic Exposure Surveillance System


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The following policy statement has been revised:

Inhalant Abuse
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Pediatrics 97: 420-423.



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