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s sParent Handbook: The Tough Issues

 

 

I THOUGHT THAT WITH INHALANTS, THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENCES!

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Very few parents are aware of this extremely dangerous activity--Sudden death can occur on the first try.

Huffing is slowly creeping back into popularity with one in five American teens saying they have tried it.

This is a very cheap and very accessible way for kids to get high.

The peak age of inhalant abusers is 14-15 years, with onset occurring in those as young as 6 to 8 years. Use declines typically by ages 17 to 19. -American Academy of Pediatrics

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National Inhalant Prevention Coalition
(800) 269-4237

www.inhalants.org/

www.drugfree.org/Portal/
drug_guide/Inhalants


www.bnl.gov/bnlweb/pubaf/pr/2002/docs/
tips_for_parents.pdf

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Talk to your teen about huffing right away. Warn them of the dangers, pointing out that the first time they try this could easily be the last.

If you find someone you suspect of huffing:
(1) Remain calm, do not excite the abuser.
(2) If the person is unconscious or not breathing, administer CPR and call 911.
(3) Check for clues of what was used.
(4) If the person recovers, seek professional help. Most drug treatment centers treat inhalant abuse.
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