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Inhalants Abuse Bookmark
Inhalant abuse is the deliberate inhalation of fumes, vapors or gases to “get high.” Two common terms for it are Sniffing or Huffing. More than 1,400 household, office and school products are abused and easily available for abuse. Inhalant Abuse can start early. They are the high of choice for 6-12 year olds. One assessment showed that 26% (1 in 4) children in 6th grade have used inhalants with some continuing the abuse through adulthood. Inhalants are the fourth most abused substances after cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana. Inhalants can lead to later abuse of illegal drugs.
Inhalant abuse is risky business. Some effects of inhalant abuse include:
- Nervous system and brain damage
- Sometimes irreversible damage to liver, kidneys, and bone marrow
- Hearing loss
- Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome
- Children can die the first time or any time
- Usually associated with cardiac arrest
This 2x8 inch bookmark will help educate our youth on the dangers of inhalants. You can share them with family, friends, coworkers, and students. These bookmarks can be personalized with your company/school information or logo. They are 5 for $1.00 for the stock ones. Personalized ones are available in quantity pricing only.
Inhalant Abuse Bookmark
Inhalant Abuse Bookmark - Personalized
