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Huffing Kills

Hnffin. Is one sniff worth your life? Inhalants are often the 1st drug used by adolescents, and often huffing abuse con- tinues into adulthood. Within seconds of inhalation, the chemicals absorb quickly into the bloodstream, giving the user an intoxication experience along with other effects that can potentially lead to death. SUDDEN SNIFFING DEATH CAN RESULT FROMA SINGLE SESSION OF INHALANT USE Sudden Sniffing Death can be caused by prolonged use of highly concentrated chemicals in solvents or aerosol sprays which can induce... SNIFFING/ HUFFING Huffing is intentionally inhaling toxic gases, vapors, or fumes through the mouth or nose via a paper bag or cloth. ABNORMAL ELECTRICAL DISCHARGES IN THE BRAIN Can lead to coma via the brain Sudden Sniffing Death is associated particularly with the abuse of butane, shutting down most vital functions. propane, and chemicals in aerosols. 2.1 MILLION AMERICANS ABUSE INHALANTS INJURY TO RED BLOOD CELLS IRREGULAR AND RAPID HEART RHYTHMS Can lead to asphyxiation due to displacement of available oxygen in the lungs. Can lead to a life-threatening heart attack. of treatment admissions are related to inhalant abuse in people over 18. INHALANT- 54% RELATED FATALITIES 64% of 8th graders don't think using inhalants once or twice is harmful. 100 - 200 EACH YEAR 32% of inhalant deaths occur from 1st time use. IN U.S. Provided By PAT MOORE FOUNDATION | www.PatMooreFoundation.com PAT MOORE FOUND ATION SOURCES: ww.drugabuse.gov, http://teens.drugabuse.gov, New England Inhalant Abuse Prevention Coalition. A Recovery Community Since 1985

Huffing Kills

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Is One sniff worth your life? Inhalants are often the first drug used by adolescents, and huffing often continues into adulthood. Effects of Huffing can lead to brain damage, blood cell damage and death.

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