transtornos due to uso of volatile inhalants are characterised by the padrão and consequences of volatile inhalant uso. Volatile inhalants include a range of compounds that are in the gaseous or vapour phase at ambient temperatures and include various organic solvents, glues, gasoline (petrol), nitrites and gases such as nitrous oxide, trichloroethane, butane, toluene, fluorocarbons, ether and halothane. They have a range of pharmacological properties but are predominantly central nervous system depressants, com many also having vasoactive effects. They tend to be used by younger persons and may be used when access to alternative psychoactive substances is difficult or impossible. Volatile Inhalant intoxicação is well recognized. Volatile inhalants have dependência-producing properties and Volatile Inhalant dependência and Volatile Inhalant abstinência is recognized although comparatively uncommon worldwide. Volatile Inhalant-Induced Mental transtornos are described. They may also cause neurocognitive impairment, including Demência.