1. Inhalants are common household items that are inhaled to get high but can be dangerous when abused as they replace oxygen in the bloodstream and may cause death. 2. Symptoms of inhalant abuse include slurred speech, nausea, irritability, red eyes, lack of coordination, and empty chemical containers. 3. Relapse from inhalant abuse is common due to the inexpensive and easy access to these substances.

1. Heather M. Welch Maria College OCT113-D1 Growth & Development Research Project Spring 2011 Inhalant Abuse

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8. Inhalants may cause the heart to become highly sensitive to the effects of adrenaline . is heart failure resulting from an irregular heartbeat, usually caused by stress or strenuous activity after using inhalants . Inhaled chemicals replace oxygen in the bloodstream which may result in death. Death can result any time a person uses inhalants; even the first time.

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12. Relapse from inhalant abuse is very common.