Disorders due to use of volatile inhalants

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

Disorders due to use of volatile inhalants are characterised by the pattern and consequences of volatile inhalant use. 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, with 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 Intoxication is well recognized. Volatile inhalants have dependence-producing properties and Volatile Inhalant Dependence and Volatile Inhalant Withdrawal is recognized although comparatively uncommon worldwide. Volatile Inhalant-Induced Mental Disorders are described. They may also cause neurocognitive impairment, including Dementia.

sections/codes in this section (6C4B-6C4B)

• Episode of harmful use of volatile inhalants  (6C4B.0)
• Harmful pattern of use of volatile inhalants  (6C4B.1)
• Volatile inhalant dependence  (6C4B.2)
• Volatile inhalant intoxication  (6C4B.3)
• Volatile inhalant withdrawal  (6C4B.4)
• Volatile inhalant-induced delirium  (6C4B.5)
• Volatile inhalant-induced psychotic disorder  (6C4B.6)
• Certain specified volatile inhalants-induced mental or behavioural disorders  (6C4B.7)
• Other specified disorders due to use of volatile inhalants  (6C4B.Y)
• Disorders due to use of volatile inhalants, unspecified  (6C4B.Z)

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