According to Munson (2002) treatment facilities for inhalant abusers are hard to find and the relapse rate is high. Beauvais, Jumper-Thurman, Plested & Helm (2002) assessed the attitudes of drug user treatment program directors towards the problem of inhalant abuse. Findings from their survey show that program directors perceive a great deal of neurological damage incurred through inhalant use and have a general pessimism about treatment effectiveness and recovery. According to Beauvais, Jumper-Thurman , Plested, & Helm (2002) drug treatment providers are not yet equipped to handle inhalant abuse and dependence.

According to the Americna Academy of Pediatrics (2005) Treatment for inhalant abusers is usually long-term, sometimes as long as 2 years. It must address the many social problems most inhalant abusers have and involves:

• Support of the child's family
• Moving the child away from unhealthy friendships with other abusers
• Teaching and fostering effective coping skills
• Building self-esteem and self-confidence
• Helping the child adjust to school or another learning setting

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