the following organs/body systems can be seriously damaged by inhalant abuse
What are the nervous system, the heart, and the liver
100
This effect on the mind may cause a user to be suspicious of those around him/her
What is paranoia
100
This sign of inhalant use may be shown by the user not understanding what is going on around them.
What is confusion
100
Two people you should tell an addict to talk to are:
What is a parent or school guidance counselor
200
These products are sniffed, snorted, bagged, or "huffed" to achieve a/n _____
What is high
200
The Inhalent nitrous oxide can rob the body of ____
What is oxygen
200
short-term psychological effects of this drug involving a distortion of reality
What are delusions and hallucinations
200
This effect of inhalants will have an impact on your ability to make sound decisions.
What is impaired judgement
200
Two anonymous resources to refer an addict to are:
What are National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Treatment Referral Helpline
300
the majority of users are usually ____
What is children or teenagers
300
Using inhalants made lead to what is referred to as the "living death"
What is coma
300
users, when high, are often in a daze and giggle, which is why nitrous oxide is commonly referred to as
What is "laughing gas"
300
A general restlessness or excess of movement is another effect of inhalants which is also known as
What is hyperactivity
300
Which of the two anonymous resources will refer callers to treatment facilities, support groups, and other local organizations that can provide help for their specific need?
What is Treatment Referral Helpline
400
Users obtain a high from this drug by ______ it
What is inhaling
400
inhaling gasoline fumes can cause aplastic anemi, an often fatal diease of the ____
What is blood
400
A decreased ability to focus on your thoughts on something is another psychological factor of inhalants also known as
What is lack of concentration
400
This mental effect may cause a user to become frightened and start running
What is panic
400
two basic forms of treatment are:
1)_______ helping a person change behaviors
2)________ treating a person with medication
What are 1) behavioral 2)pharmacological
500
At what ages are inhalants abuse most common?
What are 7-17 years old
500
Excessive usage of inhalants may damage or destroy one of these.
What are one of the five senses.
500
an effect which occurs when the high wears off and can often lead to suicidal thoughts/actions.
What is depression
500
When using inhalants, users may show these extreme emotions
What are anger, agitation, and irritability
500
detoxification period will need to be longer than the typical drug abuser, at around _________ rather than days