Inhalant Abuses in India: A Review

Authors

  • Raghavendra Reddy1, Tim George Jose1, Danie Kingsley2

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i1.303

Keywords:

Inhalants, abuse, volatile solvents, youth

Abstract

This review article explores the studies of inhalants and inhalant misuse in India. Since much research is focused on illegal drugs not much work had concentrated on the commonly available inhalants. The abuse of inhalants is common phenomenon in the world. In this review, we will explain why these inhalants addiction is an inalienable thing which depressed youths can’t avoid. Then we will look into various inhalants commonly used and also into various case studies available in the literature hence knowing the abuse of inhalants among youths and techniques employed by them to get a kick.

Author Biography

  • Raghavendra Reddy1, Tim George Jose1, Danie Kingsley2

    1Masters in Biomedical Genetics, School of Biosciences and Technology, VIT, Vellore,632014, 2Guide: Assistant Professor(Senior), Department of Integrated Biology, School of Biosciences and Technology, VIT, Vellore-632014

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Published

2020-01-16

How to Cite

Inhalant Abuses in India: A Review. (2020). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14(1), 1441-1445. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i1.303