INHALANTS

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INHALANTS

• What are inhalants?

• Signs of Inhalant Use.

• Inhalants are breathable chemical vapors that
  users intentionally inhale because of the
  chemicals mind altering effects.
• Inhalants are affecting young teens like you.
• A typical Inhalant abuser is 14-16 year old, can
  be of any race or ethnic origin, probably abuses
  inhalant substances with one or two friends, and
  doesn't understand what he or she is "getting
  into
• inhalant abuse is now the fourth most common
  form of substance abuse among teenagers after
  tobacco, alcohol and marijuana.
• Substance inhaled are often common household
  products such as aerosols and volatile solvents
  such as the following
• Glue
• Gasoline
• Lighter fluid
• Hair spray
• Certain cleaners
  
• Some common names inhalants may be referred to as
  are whippets, snappers, and poppers.

• Inhalant Abuse is a lesser-known form of
  substance abuse, but is no less dangerous than
  other forms
• Tell Tale Behavior signs
• Painting finger nails with correction fluid or
  markers
• Sitting with a pen or marker by the nose.
• Constantly smelling clothing sleeves
• Stain marks on face, fingers and clothing
• Having numerous butane lighters.
• Hiding rags or empty containers of potentially
  abused products in closet.
• Know the Signs
• Dizzy Appearance.
• Slurred Speech.
• Spots or soars around the nose.
• Unusual breath or chemical order.
• Chronic users usually hallucinate, irritable, and
  restless.
• What to do in Case of an emergency?
• Stay calm and administer CPR if the person has
  passed out. Stay with the person until help
  arrives.
• If the person is conscious keep them calm and
  ventilated.

• Symptoms and Damaging Effects of Inhalant Use.

• Coping Strategies and Prevention.

• Treatment of inhalant abuse cases may be limited
  to supportive care and treatment of the
  presenting symptoms
• Comprehensive prevention programs that involve
  families, schools, communities, and the media can
  be effective in reducing inhalant abuse.
• The recurring theme in these programs is to stay
  away from drugs in the first place, which is the
  primary method of ensuring that one does not
  develop a substance use disorder.
• Teachers, parents, and peers can help prevent
  inhalant abuse and dependence by recognizing the
  signs of inhalant use.

• What makes Inhalants attractive to such a young
  demographic is its affordability and easy access
• Inhaling these harmful solvents cuts off oxygen
  to the brain. Inhalants can kill or cause brain
  damage, even to first-time users.
• Short Term Effects
• Headache, muscle weakness, and abdominal pain.
• Severe mood swings and violent behavior.
• slurred speech.
• Numbness and tingling of the hands and feet,
  nausea, hearing loss, limb spasms, fatigue.
• Lack of coordination.
• Long Term effects
• Central nervous system or brain damage.
• Serious effects include damage to the liver,
  heart, kidneys, blood oxygen level depletion,
  unconsciousness and death.
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