In recent decades the organic solvent toluene (methylbenzene) has emerged as one of the
best-studied neurotoxins. Long-term and intense exposure to toluene vapors in humans who …

In most patients with adult-onset progressive ataxia, the condition manifests without an
obvious familial background. The classification and correct diagnosis of such patients …

Written for practitioners in the field, this critically acclaimed bestseller provides authoritative
information focused on the investigation of drug-related deaths and practical approaches to …

This study explored the effects of occupational exposure to solvents and noise on hearing.
Interviews and hearing tests were conducted for printing and paint manufacturing workers …

The deliberate misuse of volatile substances poses a poorly recognized risk for
considerable morbidity and mortality in adolescent populations worldwide. The abuse of …

Drug abuse is associated with a variety of neurological complications. The use of certain
recreational drugs shows a marked temporal association with the onset of both …

Neurologic abnormalities were seen in 13 of 20 patients with a history of chronic solvent
vapor (primarily toluene) abuse for 2 or more years. The patients were evaluated after an …

Experimentation with volatile substances (inhalants) is common during early adolescence,
yet limited work has been conducted examining the neurobiological impact of regular binge …

Organic solvent abuse is associated with increased risk for serious medical, neurological,
and neuropsychological impairments. While animal research suggests that exposure to …

We describe the findings of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain in 6 chronic
toluene vapor abusers and the neuropathological findings in 1 abuser not studied by MRI …