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INHALANTS PAGE |
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whippets / poppers / snappers |
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Usage |
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inhaling |
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Behaviour |
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central nervous system sedative (mind altering
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INHALANTS are the breathable chemical
vapors
of proprietary household products. These volatile chemicals
are around us in every normal day, at work or at home. We
just don't know how hazardous these vapors can be until we
are informed
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Inhalants are categorised in three groups as
indicated below
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SOLVENTS |
Household solvent agents, like paint thinners,
benzine
Industrial agents, like petrol, glues, acetone, dry-cleaning
fluids, turpentine etc.
Office supplies, like correction pens fluid, marker pens fluid
etc.
Pharmaceutical chemicals like chloroform, ether
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GASSES |
butane lighters, whipping cream cans,
refrigerator gas, spray paint, hair spray, deodorant sprays,
non-stick sprays and spray-oils etc.
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NITRITES |
Aliphatic nitrites, including cyclohexyl nitrite, which is
available to the general public; amyl nitrite, "Poppers" is
freely available and butyl nitrite, which is now an illegal
substance
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EFFECT |
Most inhalants produce a rapid high that resembles alcohol
intoxication. If sufficient amounts are inhaled, nearly all
solvents and gases produce anesthesia, a loss of sensation, and
even unconsciousness
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WARNING -
we do NOT wish to place household product names here for the
obvious reasons. Should you as a parent or employer or
teacher need to enquire about specific household items that you
may think could be harmful to someone close to you, or that you
may think is being used as a stimulant in some way, then please
feel free to contact us for more information
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