The Truth About Inhalants

The Truth About Inhalants

Author: G. S. Prentzas

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2013-12-15

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1477719059

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Many young people think inhalants cause no harm because they are everyday items bought by parents, sold in stores, and even advertised on television. The chemicals in the inhalant vapors, however, are poisons. They can change the way the brain works and harm other parts of the body. New users are typically between the ages of twelve and fifteen. This plain-speaking narrative explains the harmful effects of chemicals on a teen's body and mind. Steps for helping a person who is in a state of crisis are described, as well as detoxification, rehabilitation, and methods for avoiding relapse.


Inhalant Abuse

Inhalant Abuse

Author: Matthew Robinson

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2007-07-15

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 1404219587

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Describes what inhalants are and the immediate and long-term damage they cause to your body and your life.


The Truth About Inhalants

The Truth About Inhalants

Author: G. S. Prentzas

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2013-12-15

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1477718931

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Many young people think inhalants cause no harm because they are everyday items bought by parents, sold in stores, and even advertised on television. The chemicals in the inhalant vapors, however, are poisons. They can change the way the brain works and harm other parts of the body. New users are typically between the ages of twelve and fifteen. This plain-speaking narrative explains the harmful effects of chemicals on a teen's body and mind. Steps for helping a person who is in a state of crisis are described, as well as detoxification, rehabilitation, and methods for avoiding relapse.


Inhalants & Solvents: Sniffing Disaster

Inhalants & Solvents: Sniffing Disaster

Author: Noa Flynn

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-09-02

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1422292983

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You can buy many of them in the supermarket—so how dangerous can inhalants be? Very. Just ask the parents of Kyle Williams, or of Dave, whose portrait hangs in an exhibition about the dangers of using drugs. Both boys died as a result of using inhalants. Inhalants and Solvents: Sniffing Disaster tells the story of these two individuals as well as others who have sniffed, bagged, or ingested inhalants in other forms. You'll also learn how inhalants and solvents act on the brain and body, producing the feelings sought by their users. Treatment can be difficult for those who abuse inhalants and solvents, but Inhalants and Solvents: Sniffing Disaster provides you with factual and up-to-date information about how to live a life free of abuse.


Huffing

Huffing

Author: Elisabeth Kwak Hefferan

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781555480073

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Communicates the truth about inhalants through straight facts and real-life stories from abusers and their families and friends. Through teen narrators and experts viewers learn how inhalant abuse begins, recognize warning signs of abuse, see the damaging effects of inhaling toxic substances, and hear the stories of life change and loss. Teens will understand that inhalants are dangerous and deadly poisons.


Inhalants

Inhalants

Author: Crystal McCage

Publisher: Referencepoint Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13:

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The abuse of inhalants has caused considerable concern since their use has increased among youth in the last few decades. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines different types of inhalant drugs, the history of their use, and the health threats they pose to youth, as well as other related issues. This title examines What Are Inhalants? What Are the Risks of Inhalant Abuse? How Does Inhalant Abuse Affect Society? How Can Inhalant Use Be Controlled?


Inhalants and Solvents

Inhalants and Solvents

Author: Facts On File, Incorporated

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1438118201

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Although inhalants and solvents aren't as widely covered by the media as other drugs, studies estimate that up to 25 percent of teens in the United States have tried them.