Inhalants Dallace Hansen

What are inhalants? A intoxicative drug that is breathed into the mouth by their gases or vapors. Gives mind altering effects There are over 1,ooo different types of inhalants. They can be found in the household or at different types of works places. Most don’t believe that these aren’t drugs because they aren’t meant to be.

History of inhalants Dates back to ancient Egypt, Iraq, India and china. Scientist Sir Humphry Davy come up with the word “laughing gas” from his nitrous oxide parties in 1799 Ether a type of inhalant was used during Prohibition for the alcohol like effect. 1940’s recreational use of gasoline started to become popular By the 1960’s sniffing inhalants had become worldwide

Different types of Inhalants Liquids- usually in the household like paint thinners, gas, maker fluids Sprays- spray paint, hair spray, also cans of cooking sprays oils Gases- whipped cream cans, propane, “laughing gas” which is nitrous oxide many people call this whippets also Nitrites- this is a compound chemical found in room deodorizers, leather cleaners and a lot more.

How it works in the brain? Most effect the central nervous system by depressing it It gives off effects much like to alcohol It works by cutting off the oxygen to the brain It can cause psychoactive effects Also Slowing down the body functions

How to use Inhalants Take in substance by snorting and sniffing chemicals in through a container Huffing on a rag that has been dipped in the chemical substance Spraying vapors into a plastics bag and breathing in Common one is using balloons by popping them and breathing in.

Who uses inhalants? People from 12-15 are usually abusing glue, gas, pray paint, shoe polish. People from 16-17 are usually using nitrous oxide which is called whippets Many older people use Nitrites because its increases sexual want which are called “poppers”

Slang names and cost You can get them as cheap as a couple dollars because most are household fumes. Street names Whippets Laughing Gas Poppers Bullet Climax Bolt Hippie Crack NOS N20

What is Nitrous Oxide Mostly known for as Whippets Been around for recreationally use since early 1800’s A colorless and mostly good smelling gas that can be used for anesthetic known to be called “Laughing gas” Mostly used among younger people 12-17 It is non-flammable Can be made by pressurizing a whipped cream container

How Nitrous Oxide works in the brain/body Stop the oxygen for going to brain Effects the central nervous system Nitrous oxide interacts with the B12 synthesis interfering with the enzymes in our bodies, so when heavily used vitamin B12 can become depleted. It takes effect fast by only last up to a couple minutes Can be psychologically addtive

Short term effects Confusion Dizziness Speech problems Fainting Loss of motor skills Nausea Numbness And can begin to hallucinate

Long term effects Start too see nerve and brain damage Heart tissues begin to damage Bone marrow suppression Irregular heartbeats Can cause people to go into comas And asphyxiation Weakened immune system

What are Amyl Nitrites Mostly known for as poppers It is a pale yellow liquid Most people don’t consider it to be an addictive drug It has been around in the club drug scene since 1970’s Most use it for the enhancement for sexual encounters They are unregulated and illicitly abused Only last up to 1 to 2 minutes

How poppers work in the brain/body They have been known to have psychoactive and bioactive properties Slow down the brain They are said to have no potential for addiction, but do bring the risk of getting psychological dependent on using it.

Short term effects of “poppers” Increased heart rate Feeling of extreme happiness Relaxation of muscles Warming sensations Euphoria Headaches Fainting

Long term effect of “poppers” Development of tremors Hearing loss Mental problems HIV/AIDS Ongoing hallucinations It can lead to permanent damage to the bones, heart, kidneys, and brain.

What happens when mixing other drugs These two drugs have gotten the reputation that when mixing other drugs together it gets psychoactive affects. When combining hallucinogenic drugs with whippets(nitrous oxide) you can have very intense effects causing intense dissociation. Amyl Nitrite give much the same effect and have the ability to help change the psychedelic trip even when the effects of amyl have worn off. Both of these drugs are very commonly known to be mixed with other drugs while someone is using.

How to tell if using Noticeable redness or spots around the mouth A chemical smell to body or the persons clothes If that person is showing an overload of excitement that usually is not like them. If someone you know is using you can call poison control centers for help, they have hot line. Also there are rehab treatments

Sudden sniffing Death Syndrome (SSDS) Caused by heart failure for an irregular heartbeat that can be caused by stress or heavily activity after using inhalants User can be startled or be in heavy activity which can cause them to collapse and death can happen after. Amber Talley was 17 years old and had been using inhalants for about 6 months when she was found dead from cardiac arrest and asphyxiation with the bag of fumes still on her face. 22% of all people who have died from SSDS has no history of inhalant abuse

Statistics about inhalants In 2008 3,800 emergency visits happened while 450 hospitalizations because of inhalant poisonings. 38 states have now placed restrictions on the sale to minors of some type of products that are mostly known for been abused. Inhalants are up there in being one the most commonly abused substances. Most commonly inhalant abuse in US is butane.

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