Drugs
Information:
Inhalants
Maybe you haven't heard of inhalants but
the chances are you have probably come across
them without realising, in items such as
hair spray and polish.
Some people inhale the vapours from these
products and that is why they are called
inhalants.
Why?
These inhalants contain chemicals which
affect the way the brain works and give
people a very short-lived feeling of pleasure.
However the vapours contain more than the
chemical that makes you feel happy.
Some of the vapours actually attach themselves
to those nerve cells called 'myelin' and
eat away at them. When this happens the
nerve cells break down and are no longer
able to function.
Excessive inhalant abuse has resulted in
a wide range of conditions from simple loss
of memory to death in some cases.
To talk to someone about this, click on
"LIVE
ADVICE" between 1pm
and 3pm Monday to Friday.
Or alternatively go to the What
can I do to help section.
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