This publication consists of papers and discussion from a comprehensive RAUS (Research Analysis and Utilization System) review focusing on factors relating to a multi-year increase in inhalant abuse among high school seniors. The document contains the following articles: (1) "Inhalant Overview" (Raquel A. Crider and Beatrice A. Rouse); (2) "Current Topics in Inhalant Abuse" (Karen Kerner); (3) "Inhalant Abuse by Young Children" (Fred Beauvais and E. R. Oetting); (4) "Indian Youth and Inhalants: An Update" (Fred Beauvais and E. R. Oetting); (5) "Inhalant Abuse in a Small Rural South Texas Community: A Social Epidemiological Overview" (Alberto G. Mata, Jr. and Sylvia Rodriguez Andrew); (6) "The Continuing Problem of Youthful Solvent Abuse in New York State" (Blanche Frank, Rozanne Marel, and James Schmeidler); (7) "Program Experiences with the Solvent Abuser in Philadelphia" (Terence M. McSherry); (8) "Inhalant Use and Abuse in Canada" (Reginald G. Smart); (9) "Epidemiology of Solvent/Inhalant Abuse in Mexico" (Elena Medina-Mora and Arturo Ortiz); and (10) "Social and Psychological Factors Underlying Inhalant Abuse" (E. R. Oetting, Ruth W. Edwards, and Fred Beauvais). A list of National Institute on Drug Abuse research monographs is appended. (TE)