1 in 5 kids admitted to Adolescent Drug Treatment...

Nearly one in five kids admitted to adolescent Drug Treatment has abused inhalants by the time they reach seventh grade. There are more than 1,000 products that are dangerous when inhaled, such as paint thinner, spray paint, nitrous from whipped cream (think Redi-Whip), or correctional fluid, to name a few. The user can become high, dizzy, nauseous, less inhibited, unconscious…or they can die. Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome can kill a user even the first time they abuse inhalants.
According to the National Inhalants Prevention Coalition, signs of inhalant abuse include:
-Paint or stains on mouth, fingers and/or clothing
-Spots or sores around mouth
-Red or runny eyes and nose
-Chemical breath
-Drunk, dizzy, or disoriented behavior
-Nausea or vomiting
-Loss of appetite
-Anxiety, excitability, or irritability

Talk to your child about the extreme dangers of inhalant abuse, and keep potentially abused products away from all children and teens. Inhalant abuse is as serious and deadly as any other drug and deserves the same amount of attention.

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Dusters

Dusters

Huffing, or inhaling substances is common form of drug abuse among kids and teenagers, there are many products that can be bought legally at the local store. Some typical household products teens are using include glue, butane, thinners, paint, and a wide variety of aerosols. Huffing is on the rise according to research and can be deadly. Many teens huff because it does not show up on drug tests. It’s a cheap, two-minute high that causes an intense feeling of euphoria, loss of balance, slurring of speech, and some visual hallucinations.

One particular huffing agent known on the street as a “duster” seems to be broadly in use. Dusters are small aerosol canisters used for cleaning particulate matter and dust off of hard to reach places. Teenagers may ask for them to clean their computer, but they may be using them to get high. Huffing of aerosols can cause immediate damage to the brain and can cause heart failure. Long-term use of inhalants can cause liver and kidney damage. Studies have also shown that inhalants cause memory and hearing loss amongst chronic users. Many users have blackouts, and again, inhalants can be deadly.