All you need to know about inhalents and solvents and always remember "Deadly, Dangerous,Right under your nose"

1. Inhalants and
solvents
“ Deadly, Dangerous
Right under your nose”

3. Medical law states .....
DRUGS : Any chemical substance that
affects the processes of the mind or
body
DRUG ABUSE : An excessive or improper
use of drugs, especially through self-
administration for nonmedical
purposes.

4. Year nine drug knowledge
Column1
Knowledge2
Don't know what inhalents and solvents are. Are aware of the consequences
Know what inhalents and solvents are Unaware of the consequences
6%
22%
94%
78%
• 86 % of year nines surveyed believed that the severity of
Inhalants on a scale of one to ten with ten being most severe
inhalants ranked 6
•Only 12 % of those surveyed believe they have someone who
they could talk to if they had issues about drugs.

5. What are inhalants and solvents?
“Inhalants and solvents are ordinary household items that can be
abused by inhaling.”
Abuse of inhalants and solvents is most common among adolescents
and younger children , especially between the ages of 13 to 19.
Easily and cheaply available they are exposed to young people
daily
some include glues, gasoline, rubber cement, aerosols, antifreeze, correcting
fluid, room deodorizers, paint thinners, nail polish removers, shoe
polish, cooking sprays, and household cleaners and permanent markers
sound familiar?
Inhalants and solvents can be habit forming because they contain
addictive elements.
Sudden sniffing death (SSF) can result from a
single use
Once the vapors enter the body, some are absorbed by parts of the brain and
nervous system. All of the inhalants (except nitrites) slow down the body's
functions effects are similar to that of

6. MANUAL: Methods to inhale
or use solvents
• Inhaling gas or vapours from bags or balloons ("bagging")
• Drinking solvents mixed with alcohol
• Sniffing directly from containers
• Spraying aerosols directly into mouth
• Inhaling through a soaked cloth or other material placed directly over the mouth ("huffing")
• Heating and inhaling
• Injection

7. Unwanted Side Effects :
•Slurred Speech
Effects Long term effects :
•Convulsions
•Tightening of the chest
•Blood nose
•Headache
Inhalants can be • Tiredness •Dizziness
deadly, way they can kill • Tremors •Rapid heartbeat
include: • Paleness in appearance •Delusions
Cardiac arrest – when • Weight loss •Confusion and Disorientation
heart beats irregularly • Memory loss •Vomiting
and then stops • Liver and Kidney damage •Double vision
Asphyxia — Toxic fumes • Degenerative brain •Eye and throat irritation
replace oxygen in the disease (leaded petrol) •Bloodshot eyes
lungs so that a person • Thirst •Sores around the mouth and
stops breathing • Irregular nose
Suicide from depression heartbeat, damage to •Nausea
heart muscle desired side effects
Injuries: while being
• Depression •Hallucinations
high people may make
• Hostility •Euphoria
bad decisions, not think
• Loss of hearing and smell •Reduced
before doing something
• Long term users may feel inhibitions
e.g. drive while high irritable, hostile •Excitement
depressed and victimized

8. Legal
Inhalant use is not a criminal offence in any Australian state or territory. They can’t make inhalants illegal. They are just ordinary products many people use
In victoria police have the power to take people under custody, search them and take away any items used to inhale.
In victoria shop keepers are allowed to refuse the sale of solvent to customers
IT’S AGAINST THE LAW ...
Legally :
o Inhalant use is not a criminal offence in any
Australian state or territory. They can’t make
inhalants illegal. They are just ordinary products
many people use for un harmful purposes
everyday.
o In Victoria police have the power to take people
under custody, search them and take away any
items used to inhale.
o In Victoria shop keepers are allowed to refuse the
sale of solvent to customers

9. gas
“ Deadly, Dangerous
bulbs
poppers Right under your nose”

10. Help Wanted
•Kids helpline (Ph.1800 55 1800)
•For information on drugs got to -
http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/
•For anonymous help go to –
Drug and alcohol services on 1300 34 1340

11. Our Campaign

12. Hey I recognise that sign !
If someone you know •Have the odour of solvents or inhalants on
shows these signs they breath or clothes
maybe using inhalants
or solvents and you •Experience slurred speech or disorientation or
should notify someone have difficulty moving
immediately. •Have a runny nose or rash around the mouth
or nose
•Attempt to obtain paraphernalia (sprays,
propane, lighter fluid, nail polish remover),
paper bags, and balloons
•Experience personality changes (especially with
increased recklessness or fearlessness), poor
judgment, and loss of interest in previously
enjoyable activities
•Behave evasively or lie about activities or whereabouts