Baclofen as an anti-craving agent for adolescent inhalant dependence syndrome.
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| Title: | Baclofen as an anti-craving agent for adolescent inhalant dependence syndrome. |
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| Authors: | Kandasamy, Arun, Jayaram, Naveen, Benegal, Vivek |
| Source: | Drug & Alcohol Review. Nov2015, Vol. 34 Issue 6, p696-697. 2p. |
| Subjects: | Treatment of inhalant abuse, Baclofen, Substance use of teenagers, Toluene, Psychosocial factors, Socioeconomics |
| Abstract: | The article discusses the case of a 14-year-old boy with a history of inhalant dependence syndrome. The patient's socioeconomic background and medical history are explored who sniffs tubes of toluene-based adhesive every day. He was prescribed baclofen to prevent inhalant cravings and received psychosocial support, which effectively reduced inhalant cravings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | The article discusses the case of a 14-year-old boy with a history of inhalant dependence syndrome. The patient's socioeconomic background and medical history are explored who sniffs tubes of toluene-based adhesive every day. He was prescribed baclofen to prevent inhalant cravings and received psychosocial support, which effectively reduced inhalant cravings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 09595236 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/dar.12247 |
