Long-term care in the management of disorders of volatile inhalant use

Long-term treatment for disorders of volatile substance use includes:

• accessing psychosocial supports (eg from services that are specific to young people); this is critical to address the severe psychosocial disadvantage faced by many people using volatile inhalants
• cognitive behavioural therapy
• family therapy
• activity therapy—programs that engage young people in fun activities while also providing psychoeducation have been very effective in some communitiesFrancis, 2020
• residential treatment—this may be considered as a second-line treatment optionNguyen, 2016.

For advice on long-term management relevant to any person with a disorder of substance use or addictive behaviour, see Long-term care in disorders of substance use and addictive behaviours.