huffing (InHalants)
Published on Nov 18, 2015
Huffing - Inhalants
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Huffing is the intentional inhalation of chemical vapors to gain a mental high or euphoric effect.
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Inhaling fumes as part of religious ceremonies dates back to ancient times in Egypt, China, and India
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In the 1950s, abuse of inhalants in America increased and is now widespread among adolescents.
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By the 1960s, the practice of huffing spread across a wide variety of commercial products.
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current issues
- Glue
- Lighters
- Markers
- Nail Polish
- Spray Paint
How does it affect the brain?
- Permanent brain damage
- Damaged nerves in the brain
- Slurred speech
- Lightheadedness
- Confusion
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Dangers of abuse
- Drowsiness
- Confusion
- Kidney damage
- Liver damageAddiction
- Suffocation
possible behaviors
- Addiction
- Slurred Speech
- Passing Out
- Confusion
- Exhaustion
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Physical signs of huffing
- Dilated pupils
- Bad breath
- Watery eyes
- Facial rashes
- Frequent runny nose or cough
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Treatment Approaches
- Behavioral - helping someone
- Pharmacological - medication
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