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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Press Release)
January, 2011 -- One in five students in America has used
an inhalant to get high by the time he or she reaches the
eighth grade. The largest demographic to abuse are teenagers
ages 12 to 17. The next group that follows them is the 18
to 25 age group. Huffing is extremely dangerous. Huffing involves
inhaling volatile substances, in order to get high.
One of the greatest dangers of huffing is that it can kill
a person in the very first time they try. About 22% of deaths
that occur because of huffing are by people who did it for
the first time. If huffing does not kill you the first time,
the effects of huffing can kill your body slowly. The volatile
substances can kill brain cells. Once these cells are lost,
they will never come back. In addition to this, huffing can
cause memory loss, impaired concentration, hearing loss, loss
of coordination, and permanent brain damage. Chronic use can
cause permanent heart, lung, liver, and kidney damage as well.
Another long term effect of huffing is the psychiatric issue
such as, depression, mood changes, irritability, and inattentiveness.
Warning signs for parents to look for:
- Drunk, dazed, or dizzy appearance
- Slurred or disoriented speech
- Uncoordinated physical symptoms
- Red or runny eyes and nose
- Spots and/or sores around the mouth
- Unusual breath odor or chemical odor on clothing
- Signs of paint or other products where they wouldn't normally
be, such as on face, lips, nose or fingers
- Nausea and/or loss of appetite
- Chronic Inhalant Abusers may exhibit symptoms such as hallucinations,
anxiety, excitability, irritability, restlessness or anger.
In addition to this, you should recognize other telltale behavior
signs of Inhalant Abusers:
- Painting fingernails with magic markers or correction fluid
- Sitting with a pen or marker by the nose
- Constantly smelling clothing sleeves
- Showing paint or stain marks on face, fingers or clothing
- Having numerous butane lighters and refills in room, backpack
or locker (when the child does not smoke)
- Hiding rags, clothes or empty containers of the potentially
abused products in closets, under the bed, in garage etc
Huffing is an addictive behavior and a growing addiction
among the adolescent/teen population. Seek professional assistance
immediately. Inspiration’s Teen Drug Rehab specializes
in residential adolescent addiction treatment
with individualized treatment for “huffing” abuse
and/or addiction. A call today can save your teen’s
life.
While several of these warning signs may point to occasional
problems most teens experience at some point during the teenage
years, don't be fooled. Know what specific signs may signal
real trouble for your child.
We at Inspirations Teen Drug Rehab understand
the unique challenges of being a parent. If you have any questions,
please know that we are here to provide you with support and
guidance, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We welcome the
opportunity to answer your questions free of charge about
teen drug rehab, teen substance abuse, adolescent addiction,
teen behavior, or other related matters. If you would prefer,
please fill out our
short form and one of our counselors will respond.
Reach out to us. Recovery from addiction is just a click or a phone
call away. If the information you are looking for is not found here and you
need immediate attention you may contact us:
Teen Addiction Help: 1-888-757-6237
Addiction Treatment for Young Adults and Adults : 1-888-387-6237
http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com
or e-mail
us.
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