Inhalants!

Signs of Abuse

100

Inhalant abusers often show this symptom that is seen with colds

Sniffles/Runny nose

200

The appearance of chemicals like glue where is often a sign of abuse.

Bedroom

300

Inhalant abusers often have breath that smells like...

Solvents

400

Inhalant users can sometimes act drunk for a period of time, and then immediately after act totally sober. How long does this period of drunk behavior last?

15-60 minutes

500

A sign of inhalant abuse is somebody hoarding or collecting...

An unusual assortment of chemicals

Potential Consequences

100

Inhaling volatile chemicals can lead to...

Sneezing and coughing, lacked orientation, lack of control, and kidney damage

200

What is the cause of coughing and sneezing in inhalant users?

Irritation of the airways

300

Which organs are often damaged by misusing in halants?

Brain, heart, kidney, or liver.

400

In the case of an inhalant user, what is the cause of drain damage and sometimes death?

Hypoxia

500

Inhalant use can lead to vomiting which can be dangerous if it leads to...

Choking on vomiting

Different Types/Forms

100

This type of inhalant is a mixture of volatile chemicals that is also more expensive compared to other household inhalants.

Gasoline

200

This type of inhalant is commonly found in lighter fluid and hair spray.

Butane/Propane

300

Abuse of this type of inhalant is infrequent, and it is often used in outpatient prodecues.

Nitrous Oxide/Laughing Gas

400

This type of inhalant causes vasodilation and has been used in the past to treat angina.

Nitrites

500

This type of inhalant is often used in refrigerators and air conditioners. 

Freons

Reason for Abuse

100

Inhalants do not require a prescription because they are...

Legally obtained

200

Adolescents are the primary targets of inhalant use because they are...

Readily available

300

Education about the affects of inhalants can help prevent which major reason for abuse?

Lack of information about potential dangers

400

Why are inhalant users not easy to spot?

Inhalants are easy to conceal

500

Some substances are very expensive, while others are dirt cheap on the street. When it comes to inhalants, the cost is relatively...

Low

Targets of Abuse

100

Who is most likely to abuse inhalants?

Adolescents/Middle Schoolers

200

Are male or females more likely to abuse inhalants?

Males

300

Inhalant users have a similar profile to other substance users because they have what similarities?

School/family problems and unhappy surroundings.

400

Why are adolescents the primary abusers of inhalants?

Most inhalants are household items that are easily accessible.  

500

Some unhappy adolescent use inhalants because it provides them with what?

An escape