Context. Clinical effects of hydrocarbon exposure have been reported since 1897. These
substances are ubiquitous, and their exposures are common. The specific hydrocarbon and …

More than 22 million Americans age 12 and older have used inhalants, and every year more
than 750,000 use inhalants for the first time. Despite the substantial prevalence and serious …

Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H MRS) is a noninvasive imaging technique that
permits measurement of particular compounds or metabolites within the tissue of interest. In …

This paper reviews the scientific evidence generated in the last two decades on the effects
and mechanisms of action of most commonly misused inhalants. In the first section, we …

Substance use disorder (SUD) is characterized, in part, by lack of control over drug seeking
and taking. The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is highly involved in control of behavior and deficits …

There has been recent interest in Canada exploring the benefits of equine assisted
interventions in the treatment of First Nations youth who misuse volatile substances. Using …

Background: There is growing evidence that inhalants are neurotoxic to white matter, yet
limited work has been conducted to investigate the neurobiologic effects of long-term …

Alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug dependence represents a serious health and social issue
within the community. As drug dependence has become more widely recognized as a …

Abstract Background and Aims Previous studies have demonstrated associations between
substance use and reduced educational attainment; however, many were unable to account …

Background. Substance abuse in Egypt is a serious public health threat. Recent studies
have demonstrated increases in the prevalence of the use of tobacco, illegal drugs, and over …