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What It Does
Because the substances leading to inhalant use are commonly found in household
products, its popularity is high among youth. Since the chemicals involved
in inhalant use are diverse, it is difficult to make generalizations about
the effects of inhalant use on the user. Inhalants are introduced to the
body through sniffing the substance. The chemicals may cause immediate death
when they replace oxygen in the lungs and central nervous system or by causing
irregular heart rhythms. Inhalants may do irreversible damage to the neurological
functioning of the user. This may effect the nerves in the body as well
as reducing the size of the brain. Users frequently report deteriorated
cognitive and memory functioning and behavioral changes. Use can also lead
to muscle weakness, liver failure, anemia, and hepatitis.
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Arizona Statistics
Inhalant use remained steady or increased slightly from 1991-1995 for
Arizona youths. Sixth graders and high school seniors in 1995 reported
similar rates of trying inhalants at 15.6 and 14.8 percent. In the past
30 days, sixth graders had higher rates of inhalant use (6.3 percent)
than tenth (5.6 percent) or twelfth graders (5.1 percent) in 1995.
Straight talk about inhalants
"..but my life is pretty much ruined now. I have been busted so many times
it's not funny...if you are going to start using drugs, think twice because
I have lost my chance at life don't lose yours..the sad thing is I say
that to people but I keep abusing everything I am using..I am 15."
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