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)
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2
Q

Only a _____ group becomes addicted to inhalants.

A

Small - most start and stop after a short time

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3
Q

_____ are most at risk for inhalant use.

A

Adolescents

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4
Q

Why are inhalants so attractive?

A

Inexpensive & accessible

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5
Q

What are the methods of ingesting inhalants?

A
  • Intranasal
  • Putting into bag and huffing
  • Open gas tank, paint thinner and sniff
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6
Q

The site of administration for inhalants is the _____, and the site of action is the _____.

A

Nose; lungs

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7
Q

What are the health consequences of inhalants?

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  • Lung damage
  • Esophagus damage
  • Nasal Passage damage
  • Neurological damage
    • Irreversible
    • Seizures
  • Respiratory depression (severe)
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8
Q

What are the effects of inhalant use?

A

Brief, hazy euphoria

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9
Q

Tolerance to inhalants might develop with _____ use.

A

Regular

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10
Q

There is a _____ relationship between inhalant use and depression.

A

Positive

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