The dangerous use of inhalants among teens: A case report

Case study
par
Levari, Ermelinda

Date de publication

2021

Géographie

Italy

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

In this article we provide an overview of this new drug trend and present a case report of a 14-year-old girl, who was admitted at our Addiction Treatment Unit (Ser.D) in Trento (Italy) after inhalant use.

Constatations/points à retenir

A more integrated approach  involving clinicians, psychologists and local social services, among others healthcare and social science professionals, is needed in order to prevent and mitigate the health risks associated with the spread of such a hazardous trend.

Mots clés

About PWUD
Illegal drugs
Youth
Mental health