Inhalants-Episode of Volatile

RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS

> Solvents – liquid or semi-solid solvents that vaporize at room temperature (glues, petrol) > Aerosols – solvents and propellant gases (as found in spray paints, deodorant, hair spray) > Gases – butane, propane and anaesthetic gases (nitrous oxide) > Nitrites – vasodilators and muscle relaxants (amyl and butyl).

US Cases: 2.4 million
World Cases: 22 millionn
Sex Ratio: M+/F
Age Onset: Age 12
Brain Area:  pfc,thalamus,hippocampu
Symptoms: open paint,noserun,slurring
Progression: repeated sniffing=overdose,death
Therapies: individual & familiy therapies
Medications: buprenorphine, methadone

YouTube Video: Inhalant Abuse: Why Huffing is So Dangerous

Amazon or Library book: Inhalant Abuse (Kindle Only)

Support Groups:

American Addiction Centers-https://americanaddictioncenters.org/inhalant-abuse