Download - Chapter 15 Inhalants. Inhalants Volatile substances Introduced via lungs Intoxicating; euphorigenic
Chapter 15Chapter 15InhalantsInhalants
InhalantsInhalants
Volatile substancesVolatile substances Introduced via lungsIntroduced via lungs Intoxicating; euphorigenicIntoxicating; euphorigenic
Who abuses?Who abuses?
700,000 new users/year700,000 new users/year 20% of all 820% of all 8thth graders graders As prevalent as marijuanaAs prevalent as marijuana
ConsequencesConsequences
““Sudden Sniffing Death”Sudden Sniffing Death” Brain damageBrain damage Loss of muscle controlLoss of muscle control Damage to heart, blood, kidney, liver, bone Damage to heart, blood, kidney, liver, bone
marrowmarrow
ConsiderationsConsiderations
Synergistic effectsSynergistic effects Lipid (fat) compositionLipid (fat) composition Developmentally immature usersDevelopmentally immature users
Ancient GreeksAncient Greeks Nitrous oxideNitrous oxide ““Glue-sniffing”Glue-sniffing”
HistoryHistory
Volatile substancesVolatile substances AnestheticsAnesthetics NitritesNitrites
ClassificationClassification
Volatile Substances
NauseaNausea Cough/sneezeCough/sneeze Light-headednessLight-headedness Damage heart, kidneys, brainDamage heart, kidneys, brain Hypoxia/deathHypoxia/death
EffectsEffects
Propellant gasesPropellant gases Concentrate chemicalsConcentrate chemicals Both chemical and cold injuriesBoth chemical and cold injuries
AerosolsAerosols
TolueneToluene
Concentrates in brainConcentrates in brain Brain, liver and kidney damageBrain, liver and kidney damage Arrhythmias, SSDArrhythmias, SSD
Other Volatile SubstancesOther Volatile Substances
ButaneButane PropanePropane GasolineGasoline FreonFreon™™
AnestheticsAnesthetics
Nitrous oxideNitrous oxide ““Laughing gas”Laughing gas” ““Whippets”Whippets” Occasional SSDOccasional SSD Generally not significant abuse problemGenerally not significant abuse problem
NitritesNitrites
VasodilatorsVasodilators ““Poppers”Poppers” Room deodorizersRoom deodorizers Abused by only a few, select groupsAbused by only a few, select groups
Why abused?Why abused?
Legally obtainedLegally obtained Readily availableReadily available InexpensiveInexpensive Easy to concealEasy to conceal Lack of informationLack of information
Who abuses?Who abuses?
20% of all 820% of all 8thth graders graders ““Kid’s” habitKid’s” habit Even small childrenEven small children
Parental AttitudeParental Attitude
9 of every 10 parents do not believe that 9 of every 10 parents do not believe that their children have abused inhalentstheir children have abused inhalents
Who abuses?Who abuses?
More men than women (for now...)More men than women (for now...) Often poor self image, difficult environment Often poor self image, difficult environment
(but not always…)(but not always…) Episodic outbreaksEpisodic outbreaks
Signs of AbuseSigns of Abuse
Appear drunkenAppear drunken Red, watery eyesRed, watery eyes ““Sniffles” without other signs of coldSniffles” without other signs of cold Slurred speechSlurred speech Rashes on nose and mouthRashes on nose and mouth
Other signs…Other signs…
Unusual chemicals in belongingsUnusual chemicals in belongings Solvent-smelling breathSolvent-smelling breath Sitting with marker near noseSitting with marker near nose Constantly smelling clothesConstantly smelling clothes Hiding chemical-soaked ragsHiding chemical-soaked rags
Dangers of InhalantsDangers of Inhalants
SSDSSD Damage brain, liver, kidney, heart, fetusDamage brain, liver, kidney, heart, fetus Accidents associated with “intoxication” Accidents associated with “intoxication”
and firesand fires
TreatmentTreatment
Treatment programsTreatment programs EducationEducation Prevention!!Prevention!!