Inhalant Related Disorders Flashcards
what is a physical sign someone may have inhalant use disorder
peri-nasal or peri-oral “glue sniffers rash”
can also have brain white matter pathology or rhabdomyolysis
prevalence of inhalant use disorder is highest in what population
Native Americans in the USA
how does prevalence of inhalant use disorder change over time
declines dramatically after late adolescence
what is “behavioural disinhibition”
a highly HERITABLE general propensity to NOT CONSTRAIN behaviour in socially acceptable ways, to break social norms and rules and to take dangerous risks, pursuing rewards excessively despite dangers of adverse consequences
what is “sudden sniffing death”
death in those who use inhalants due to induced cardiac arrhythmias
can occur even on first inhalant exposure and not thought to be dose related
how many symptoms are listed under “inhalant intoxication” in the DSM
13
list symptoms of inhalant intoxication
dizziness
nystagmus
incoordination
slurred speech
unsteady gait
lethargy
depressed reflexes
psychomotor retardation
tremor
generalized muscle weakness
blurred vision or diplopia
stupor or coma
euphoria
how long does inhalant intoxication usually last
usually brief–minutes to hours after exposure
what is the age with the highest incidence of inhalant use
ages 12-17
do inhalants show up on standard drug screens
no
