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Inhalants

Inhalants. 8 th Grade Wellness Clay Middle School. What are inhalants ?. Common house hold items that produce a mind-altering effect when sniffed Examples Paint thinner Fingernail polish remover Glues Gasoline Cigarette lighter fluid. What do inhalants do to the body?.

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Inhalants

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  1. Inhalants 8th Grade Wellness Clay Middle School

  2. What are inhalants? • Common house hold items that produce a mind-altering effect when sniffed • Examples • Paint thinner • Fingernail polish remover • Glues • Gasoline • Cigarette lighter fluid

  3. What do inhalants do to the body? • They directly effect both the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system ( nerves through out the body) • Reduction in size in certain areas of the brain • Destruction of myelin If you use inhalants this could happen …..

  4. Central Nervous System Cause structural changes in certain parts for brain (makes them smaller) Cerebral Cortex! Cerebellum Brainstem The peripheral nervous system is also effected ( nerves though out the body)

  5. Myelin Damage and destroy myelin Slow flow of messages Inhalants Are attracted to fatty tissues which means myelin therefore they…

  6. The Dangers of Inhalants / Inhalant Abuse Educational Video Click on image for video

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