Inhalant abuse
305.90 Inhalant Abuse
Refer, in addition, to the text and criteria for Substance Abuse (see p. 198). Individuals who abuse inhalants may use them in hazardous circumstances (e.g., driving an automobile or operating machinery when judgment and coordination are impaired by Inhalant Intoxication). Users can also become agitated and even violent during intoxication, with subsequent legal and interpersonal problems. Repeated intake of inhalants may be associated with family conflict and school problems (e.g., truancy, poor grades, dropping out of school) or difficulties at work.
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