Case study
by
Levari, Ermelinda
Release Date
2021
Geography
Italy
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
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.
Findings/Key points
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.
Keywords
About PWUD
Illegal drugs
Youth
Mental health
