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What is inhalant use?  the intentional breathing of gas or vapors with the purpose of reaching a high

Common inhalants legal, everyday products which have a useful purpose, but can be misused. ► Adhesives model airplane glue, rubber cement, household glue ► Aerosols spray paint, hairspray, air freshener, deodorant, fabric protector ► Solvents and gases nail polish remover, paint thinner, type correction fluid and thinner, toxic markers, pure toluene, cigar lighter fluid, gasoline, carburetor cleaner, octane booster ► Cleaning agents dry cleaning fluid, spot remover, degreaser ► Food products vegetable cooking spray, dessert topping spray (whipped cream), whippets ► Gases nitrous oxide, butane, propane, helium

Common household products Chemical name acetone Chemical name acetone Synonym(s) dimethyl ketone; 2-propanone; beta-ketopropane Synonym(s) dimethyl ketone; 2-propanone; beta-ketopropane Chemical formula C3H6O Chemical formula C3H6O Chemical structure O " H3C - C - CH3 Chemical structure O " H3C - C - CH3

Food Products  Chemical name nitrous oxide  As the molecule is linear it must have either two double links or a single and a triple.  There are two possible structures. N O (Sidgwick, 1962)

Effects of Inhalants on the Body  A. BLOOD Some substances block the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood.  B. LUNGS Repeated use of spray paint as an inhalant can cause lung damage.  C. HEART Abuse of inhalants can result in "sudden sniffing death syndrome." This is due to a sudden and unexpected disturbance of the heart's rhythm. All inhalants can produce sudden sniffing death syndrome.  D. LIVER Halogenated compounds like trichloroethylene (a component of aerosol paints and correction fluid) have been linked to damage of this organ.  E. KIDNEY Inhalants containing toluene impair the kidney's ability to control the amount of acid in the blood.

Effects of Inhalants on the Brain  A. BRAIN The chemicals abused by inhalant users affect different parts of the brain, producing a variety of sensory and psychological disorders.  B. CEREBRAL CORTEX Cellular death here causes permanent personality changes, memory impairment, hallucinations and learning disabilities.  C. CEREBELLUM This is the center that controls balance and coordination. Inhalant-related damage results in loss of coordination and slurred speech. Chronic abusers experience tremors and uncontrollable shaking.  D. OPHTHALMIC NERVE Toluene may affect this nerve causing sight disorders.

POTENTIAL LONG TERM EFFECTS OF CHRONIC INHALANT USE Potential Sudden Sniffing Death at any use, even the first time Short term memory loss Short term memory loss Hearing loss Hearing loss Limb spasms Limb spasms Permanent brain damage Permanent brain damage Bone marrow damage Bone marrow damage Liver and kidney damage Liver and kidney damage Possible fetal effects similar to fetal alcohol syndrome Possible fetal effects similar to fetal alcohol syndrome

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