Clinical and behavioral profile of young inhalant users

Authors

  • Lizeth Alonso-Matías CONACYT. Subdirección de Investigaciones Clínicas, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente
  • Ernesto Reyes-Zamorano Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Anáhuac México Campus Sur
  • Jorge J. González-Olvera Subdirección de Investigaciones Clínicas, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente

Keywords:

Inhalants, Craving, Addiction, Adolescent, Clinical Assessment

Abstract

Introduction. Currently, misuse inhalants is increasing: addictive potential has been demonstrated in several studies. Until now there was no quantifiable clinical evidence of behavioral characteristics inhalant users. Main objective was to evaluate craving, impulsivity, frontalized behaviors and recognition of emotions in young inhalant users.

Method. Eleven male, aged 15-22 years (17.73±2.14), schooling 3-12 years (8.18±2.56) were evaluated.

Results. Evaluation showed that inhalant users exhibit signs of craving, high ranges of impulsivity, frontal behavioral deficits and difficulties detection of emotional expressions.

Conclusions. In inhalants addiction, symptoms of craving and behavioral alterations are exhibited, time use increases frontal behaviors.

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Published

2019-09-01

How to Cite

Alonso-Matías, Lizeth, et al. “Clinical and Behavioral Profile of Young Inhalant Users”. Actas Españolas De Psiquiatría, vol. 47, no. 5, Sept. 2019, pp. 171-8, https://actaspsiquiatria.es/index.php/actas/article/view/310.

Issue

Vol. 47 No. 5 (2019)

Section

Original