Demência due to uso of volatile inhalants is characterised by the development of persistent cognitive impairments (e.g., memory problems, language impairment, and an inability to perform complex motor tasks) that meet the definitional requirements of Demência that are judged to be a direct consequence of inhalant uso or exposure and that persist beyond the usual duration of action or abstinência syndrome associated com the substance. The amount and duration of inhalant uso or exposure must be sufficient to be capable of producing the cognitive impairment. The cognitive impairment is not better accounted for by a transtorno that is not induced by volatile inhalants such as a Demência due to another medical condition.