| LC control no. | sh 85124743 |
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| LC classification | HV5822.S65 Social aspects RC568.S64 Psychiatry |
| Topical heading | Inhalant abuse |
| Variant(s) | Inhalation abuse of solvents Solvent abuse |
| See also | Substance abuse |
| Found in | Menhard, F.R. The facts about inhalants, c2005. Encyc. of addictions and addictive behaviors, c2006 (Inhalants, abuse of: some products used as inhalants are glue, cleaning solvents, commercial adhesives, paint products, gasoline, lighter fluid, nail polish remover, vegetable cooking spray, dessert topping spray (such as whipped cream), and other sprayed or volatile substances. Nitrates, such as amyl nitrates, are drugs that fall into the inhalant category, as are butyl nitrates. In addition, chlorofluorohydrocarbons (freons) fall into the category of inhalants when they are abused) Wikipedia, Sept. 20, 2007 (Inhalant: a diverse group of organic solvents, volatile substances, and propellant gases are inhaled for their psychoactive effects, which range from an alcohol-like intoxication and euphoric "high" to hallucinations) Encyc. of drugs, alcohol, and addictive behavior, c2001 (Inhalants are solvents or volatile anesthetics that are subject to abuse by inhalation) |
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