Inhalants

Question 1

What are Inhalants?

Answer 1

Vapors from toxic substance which are inhaled through the nose or mouth to reach a quick high.

• The chemicals are rapidly absorbed through the lungs into the bloodstream and quickly reach the brain and other organs

-This can cause irreversible physical or mental damage

Question 2

What effects can Inhalants cause

Answer 2

a psychoactive or intoxicating effect

Question 3

Where can inhalants be found?

Answer 3

almost everywhere.

various products easily bought and or found in a home, workplace, or store

Question 4

What are some examples of Inhalants?

Answer 4

• Shoe polish
• spray fluid
• gasoline
• any cleaning products

Question 5

What are some side effects of Inhalants?

Answer 5

-feeling clumsy
-light headed
-less shy
-more irritable

Question 6

What are some of the permanent side effects of Inhalants?

Answer 6

-Memory loss
-changes in personality
- loss of hearing / sense of smell and nerve / brain damage, death