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Inhalant Abuse: A Call for Attention

Inhalant Abuse: A Call for Attention The percentage of youth inhaling volatile substances is on the rise in the United States. The professional literature has been critical of the helping professions for not doing enough to address this problem adequately. This article attempts to heighten the awareness of the mental health professional by defining inhalant abuse, its consequences, and strategies for prevention and intervention. Suggestions for further research are also provided. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling Wiley

Inhalant Abuse: A Call for Attention

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Publisher
Wiley
Copyright
1998 American Counseling Association
ISSN
1055-3835
eISSN
2161-1874
DOI
10.1002/j.2161-1874.1998.tb00133.x
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Abstract

The percentage of youth inhaling volatile substances is on the rise in the United States. The professional literature has been critical of the helping professions for not doing enough to address this problem adequately. This article attempts to heighten the awareness of the mental health professional by defining inhalant abuse, its consequences, and strategies for prevention and intervention. Suggestions for further research are also provided.

Journal

The Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling – Wiley

Published: Oct 1, 1998

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