The Three Common Behavioral Patterns of Inhalant/Solvent Abuse: Selected Findings and Research Issues

Abstract

SUMMARY One of the necessary steps in understanding behavior is to adequately classify the existing patterns associated with that behavior. The literature contains evidence for at least three common subtypes of inhalant users: (a) young inhalant users, (b) adolescent polydrug users who frequently use inhalants and (c) adult users. Several national and regional data sources are examined for the presence of these types and the categorization is generally upheld.