Attraktivität und Nutzung inhalierbarer Substanzen im Jugendalter
摘要
Inhalable substances such as e‑cigarettes, vapes containing delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), synthetic cannabinoids, and inhalants are becoming increasingly more important among adolescents. Epidemiological data from Germany and Europe demonstrate a significant rise in the use of e‑cigarettes/vapes with and without nicotine among young people. The consumption of vapes containing THC and vapes with synthetic cannabinoids is also widespread. Vapes containing synthetic cannabinoids, in particular, pose a major danger to consumers as they are often used unknowingly and can lead to severe intoxication. In addition, the use of solvents and nitrous oxide among adolescents is well established and is associated with serious health risks, including cognitive impairments and neurological damage. Early use of these inhalable substances is especially risky as the not yet fully matured brain structures of adolescents show increased vulnerability to negative effects. To counter the growing consumption of these substances among young people, the implementation of evidence-based prevention strategies is necessary. In addition to objective risk communication, these must also include regulation of product availability and improved market surveillance.