INHALANTS

What is inhaling?Breathing in

vapors or gas to get high

Also called “huffing”

What kind of Inhalants are there?

Solvents Liquids that vaporize at room temperature

Aerosols Sprays that contain propellants and

solvents Nitrites

Dilate blood vessels and relax muscles Adhesives

Glues

What products do people use to huff?

Spray paintWood cleanerModel gluePropaneNail polish

removerAcetoneGasoline

Who uses inhalants?Mostly youthsTrend of inhalant

abuse goes down as age goes up

2.1 million youths have huffed in their life 18% of 8th graders,

17% 10th graders, 14% of 12th graders

What are the effects? Physical Effects:

Nosebleeds Headaches and eye

pain Kidney/liver damage Chronic fatigue Heart failure Slurred speech Severe brain and

nervous system damage

Sore mouth and nose

Mental Effects: Depression Mental fatigue Poor coordination Irritability Personality changes

How do people die from inhalants?

Asphyxiation/Suffocation Inhalant takes up too much oxygen,

making it impossible to breathe Suffocation

Throat is filled with vomit caused by the inhalant

Fatal injury (while intoxicated) Automobile accident Doing things not humanly possible

SSDS

What is SSDS? “Sudden sniffing death syndrome” The body goes under immediate cardiac

arrest Can occur on any use of inhalant 55% of inhalant deaths

22% of these people had no previous history of inhalant abuse

How can you tell if someone is “huffing”?

The person may: Neglect their personal appearance Lack interest in school or work Withdrawal from their family and friends Retreat from athletic activities Lose motivation Have a chemical odor on skin or clothes Possess paraphernalia

Salvia Salvia divinorum is a psychoactive mint.

It is a naturally occurring hallucinogen. When smoked rivaling the potency of the synthetic hallucinogens like LSD.

Depending on dosage, a user’s reaction can vary from a subtle to a full-blown psychedelic experience.

Dangers are related to smoking and judgement impairment.

K2 K2 or "Spice" is a mixture of herbs and spices

that is typically sprayed with a synthetic compound chemically similar to THC Neglect their personal appearance

It is often marketed as incense or "fake weed.“

Teenagers have suffered severe hallucinations, seizures and death.