Cha. 13: Abuse of and Addiction to Inhalants and Aerosols Flashcards
1
Q
What are the broad categories of inhalants (solvents)?
A
- Propellants
- Paint thinners
- Fuel
- Other (glue, markers, ect)
2
Q
Only a _____ group becomes addicted to inhalants.
A
Small - most start and stop after a short time
3
Q
_____ are most at risk for inhalant use.
A
Adolescents
4
Q
Why are inhalants so attractive?
A
Inexpensive & accessible
5
Q
What are the methods of ingesting inhalants?
A
- Intranasal
- Putting into bag and huffing
- Open gas tank, paint thinner and sniff
6
Q
The site of administration for inhalants is the _____, and the site of action is the _____.
A
Nose; lungs
7
Q
What are the health consequences of inhalants?
A
- Lung damage
- Esophagus damage
- Nasal Passage damage
- Neurological damage
- Irreversible
- Seizures
- Respiratory depression (severe)
8
Q
What are the effects of inhalant use?
A
Brief, hazy euphoria
9
Q
Tolerance to inhalants might develop with _____ use.
A
Regular
10
Q
There is a _____ relationship between inhalant use and depression.
A
Positive
