Executive control among adolescent inhalant and cannabis users

Abstract

Introduction and Aims. Inhalants are frequently among the first drugs abused by adolescents; however, little is known about how chronic inhalant abuse affects cognition (e.g. executive functioning). Several studies have examined cognitive deficits among inhalant users; however, no study has thoroughly addressed the confounding issues frequently associated with inhalant users (e.g. polysubstance use). The aim of the current study was to examine possible deficits in cognitive control among young, regular inhalant users and explore the relationship between inhalant use and executive functioning. Design and Methods. Three groups (n=19) of young people (aged 14-24) were recruited: an inhalant-usi..