Inhalant Articles

Using Inhalants to Get High More Dangerous Than Users Believe
Most Americans are in the dark about the popularity and dangers of inhalant use. It is a fad that is sweeping across the country -- through today's youth. Users could die from Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome the first, 10th or 100th time they use an inhalant. Other effects include damage to the heart, kidney, brain, liver, bone marrow, and other organs. Get informed with this article. Don't wait until it's too late.
http://www.dcmilitary.com/airforce/andrews/2_11/features/

Beyond the ABCs: Solvent/Inhalants
Solvent abuse is of special concern because of the young age of many of the abusers. The very young are more vulnerable to the toxic effects of the chemicals they inhale, and this first nonmedical use of drugs may lead to further drug abuse. Find out the specific dangers when the solvents enter the bloodstream in this informative article.
The following document is in pdf format. Source: Alberta Drug and Alcohol Commission.
http://corp.aadac.com/drugs/beyond/pdf/SolventsInhalants.pdf

Inhalant Prevention Resource Guide
The deliberate inhalation of fumes, vapors, and gasses poses a serious threat to the health and safety of children. Researchers have documented inhalant abuse problems for more than a century, although the general public is not aware of the extent of the problem. Prevention efforts should be carefully planned and implemented. This guide is designed for adult use with information, a prevention framework, sample lessons, materials, and resources.
The following document is in pdf format. Source: Virginia Department of Education.
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Instruction/Inhalantbook.pdf

Parenting is Prevention: Personal Testimony of Diane Stem
Ricky was an outgoing 16-year-old. He was a typical teenager in many ways. He loved listening to music, talking with his friends on the phone, and sports. On June 20, 1996, Ricky died while huffing. This is the personal story told by his mother, Diane Stem.
http://www.parentingisprevention.org/dstem.html

Inhalants: Fact Sheet by Office of National Drug Control Policy
The term "inhalants" refers to more than a thousand different household and commercial products that can be intentionally abused by sniffing or "huffing" (inhaling through one's mouth) for an intoxicating effect. The effects of inhalant use resemble alcohol inebriation. On inhalation, the body becomes starved of oxygen, forcing the heart to beat more rapidly in an attempt to increase the flow of blood to the brain.
The following document is in pdf format. Source: Drug Policy Information Clearing House. http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/publications/pdf/inhalants_factsheet.pdf


Web Resources

National Inhalant Prevention Coalition
The NIPC serves as an inhalant referral and information clearinghouse, stimulates media coverage about inhalant issues, develops informational materials, produces ViewPoint (a quarterly newsletter), provides training and technical assistance, and leads a week-long national grassroots inhalant education and awareness campaign.
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition
2904 Kerbey Lane
Austin, Texas 78703
(800) 269-4237 or
(512) 480-8953
http://www.inhalants.org/

Inhalant Abuse from the National Institute on Drug Abuse
This web site features information on inhalant abuse, the patterns and scope of inhalant abuse, long- and short-term effects, and special risks for nitrate abusers.
http://www.nida.nih.gov/researchreports/inhalants/inhalants.html