Substance Abuse Resource Guide: Inhalants

• NCJ Number: 197034
• Author(s): Joseph H. Autry M.D.; Ruth Sanchez-Way Ph.D.
• Date Published: 2001
• Length: 33 pages
• Corporate Author: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin (SAMHSA)
• Sale Source: SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information; NCJRS Photocopy Services
• Publication Format: Document
• Publication Type: Directory
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This guide furnishes prevention materials such as reports, organizations, and Internet sites to inform and educate about the serious dangers of inhalant abuse.

Abstract

Each source is presented with Originating Organization, Year, Format, Length, Topic, Target Audience, Availability, Cost, and a brief summary. The many topics covered in source references include: (1) physical, emotional, historical, and societal effects of inhalants; (2) dangers and consequences of using inhalants; (3) products that can be used as inhalants; (4) how inhalants affect the mind and body and how they can lead to addiction and death; (5) how various drugs are taken; (6) parents' guide to inhalant abuse; (7) classroom materials, kits, and educational tools; (8) preventing inhalant abuse; (9) signs and symptoms of inhalant abuse; and (10) policy statements. The document also includes lists of Federal and State resources as well as resources in Canada.