Inhalants

This may occur when highly concentrated amounts of chemicals cause the heart to stop SSDS (heart failure)?

• Sniffing Sudden Die Syndrome

• Stop Suffocation Delayed Symptoms

• Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome

• Solvent Sudden Death Symptoms

Inhalaning toxic chemicals and gases can cause damage to:

• Heart

• Brain

• Liver & Kidneys

• All are damaged

• Lungs

Inhalants misusers build a tolerance to the vapors/fumes and frequently experience withdrawal symptoms when he/she tries to quit.

• True

• False

Which of the following do not give off toxic fumes/vapors.

• Some permanent markers

• Solid or roll on deodorants

• Strong glues

• Antiperspirants in spray cans

• Nail polish remover

Which of the following is not a sign of inhalant abuse?

• Breath/body has a chemical odor

• Marker or white out painted on nails

• Sores or blisters around the mouth

• Quick reaction time

• Stained clothing

Misusing inhalants can result in death due to:

• Lack of balance & coordination resulting in a fall

• Choking on vomit

• Violent behavior, even Suicide

• All are correct

Who should you or a loved one get help inhalant addiction?

• Guidance Counselor/Teacher

• School Nurse

• Trusted Adult or Parent

• School Social worker

• All of the Above

Which way/s do fumes/vapors get into the body? Choose the one that is not correct

• Huffing

• Smoking

• Bagging

• Inhaling/Breathing in chemical vapors directly through the nose

Ways to protect yourself if using a product that has toxic fumes include: Check all that apply

• Wear a face mask

• Wear a bandana, or cloth to cover nose and mouth

• Use outside

• Open windows

Inhalant chemicals destroy this fatty protective covering around the neurons/nerve cells, preventing the brain from receiving or sending messages.

• Opthalmic sheath

• Cerebral fluid

• Myelin sheath

• Cerebellum