A Survey of Drug Dependence. Inhalant Dependence and Treatment.

Accession number;00A0560442
Title;A Survey of Drug Dependence. Inhalant Dependence and Treatment.
Author; HIRAI SHINJI (National Sanatorium Shimofusa Hospital)
Journal Title;Japanese Journal of National Medical Services
Journal Code:F0707A
ISSN:0021-1699
VOL.54;NO.5;PAGE.212-219(2000)
Figure&Table&Reference;REF.14
Pub. Country;Japan
Language;Japanese
Abstract;One of the particular factors which divides volatile solvent abuse from other kinds of drug abuse is that it is mainly confined to adolescents. In the treatment process, this factor has to be taken into consideration, giving special priority to adaptation to society. Treating the problem only within the psychiatric service is not enough. Rather the family, school and criminal justice system should be able to deal with the problem in a more effective way. Each professional has to understand his own function and limitations and also those of the other professionals involved. A collaborative effort of which is "the treatment of the whole problem" a common goal has to be set up in order to treat volatile solvent abuse. (author abst.)