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    PHA 6840 Assignment #9 1. Inhalants are classified as volatile substances that generate chemical vapors, which after inhaled produce a mind altering effect. The category of inhalants consists of a broad range of chemicals including: volatile solvents, gases, aerosols, and nitrates. The different forms of inhaled substances can be found commonly in industrial, medical, and household products. According to the Monitoring The Future Survey conducted in 2016, there is a significant decrease in inhalant use amongst 8th, 10th and 12th graders. This study reported 7.7% of eighth graders, 6.6% of 10th graders, and 5% of 12th graders reported using volatiles at least once in their lifetimes. The 2015 National Survey of Drug Use and Health compared four different age groups including 12 and older, age 12-17, age 18-25, and age 26 or older, who used inhalants within the past month. The results of the survey revealed that approximately 527,000 people age 12 and older are currently using inhalants. Compared to other age groups, adolescents aged 12-17 were most likely to have abused inhalants within the last month. These volatile substances are attractive for recreational use because they are easily attainable and for the most part inexpensive.…

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    Inhalants are drugs inhaled. There are several different types of inhalants that all greatly vary. Inhalants vary from household items you can buy at the store to medical grade items. Nitrates and other nitrate compounds are the most common medical grade inhalants. Nitrates relax smooth muscles that control the diameter of the blood vessels. This means your eyes would dilate, blood vessels enlarge, and your bowels loosen. The mental effects are warming and giddy sensations. It also has a…

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    exposure of the drug, is not the same as an addiction. ("What Are Opioids?" stated) Inhalants are substances that produce chemical vapors that can be inhaled. ("What Are Inhalants?" stated) There is a classification system that lists four general categories for inhalants there are volatiles solvents, aerosols, gases and nitrites. ("What Are Inhalants?" stated) Volatile solvents are usually described as liquids that vaporize at room temperature. ("What Are Inhalants?" stated) Volatile solvents…

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    Drug Abuse is an epidemic in the adolescent age group in the USA. Stronger synthetic “street” narcotics like Ecstasy, Inhalants and Prescription Abuse are being used by teens at an inexperienced and blooming age throughout America. Many teens that are addicted to these drugs aren 't going to notice the problem in their drug usage. Different types of narcotics usually makes the user relieve the stress of school, problems at home, disagreements with friends, and other pressures of growing up.…

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    In a recent study conducted by the Georgia State University, researchers uncovered that those who had suffered a brain injury or had a mental illness started delinquent behavior at a younger age and used polyinhalants on a more serious level. What else did the study find? During the study, they discovered that those who used polyinhalants had a much higher level of mental illness. In addition, they found that youth who used polyinhalants had double the head injury rate. The study took place…

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    stages, my son’s asthma diagnosis was similar to a foreign land. I was unsure of what all this actually meant for us. I was instructed by a nurse on how to administer his medication. My son was given the standard medication after his first asthma attack. Albuterol and prednisone are medications used to treat asthma symptoms. Albuterol is an oral inhalant that is used alone or in combination with an oral steroid to improve lung function. Prednisone is another oral inhalant; a corticosteroid…

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    Teenage Drug Use

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    users within your age group”. All three seniors found it easy to give percentages for all drugs beside amphetamines and hallucinogens. Therefore, I had to explain and give an example of what amphetamines and hallucinogens are After, that they caught right on and gave me their percentages. Since I did interview them in a group, I decided to average out their percentages. I came up with 75% for alcohol, 35% for cigarettes, 45% for marijuana. Amphetamines 10% and hallucinogens 12%, for cocaine 2%,…

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    on the local news and proceed accordingly. The allergy medication, Singular decreases the effects of the outdoors. Evan has been prescribed Singular 10mg to be taken daily. He uses a nebulizer with Levalbuterol HCl, and Budesonide Inhalation Suspension to be taken as needed for shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing. Evan also has been prescribed an Albuterol Inhaler to be used as needed for shortness of breath when he is away from home. The oral inhalation suspension, Levalbuterol HCl is…

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    It is another common type of allergy was seen in dogs. They are caused by, contact of dust mites, pollens, spores, hay, grass, animal dander, fungus etc. This results in sneezing, runny nose and other respiratory problems along with severe itching, inflammation, ear infection are common, those conditions are said to be allergic dermatitis. If you notice that, once your pet was infected by an inhalant allergy, it starts to rub his face on the floor; scratching the belly are common signs.…

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    Understanding Addiction

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    (Stimulants, CNS Depressants, Hallucinogens, Inhalants, Cannabinoids, and Narcotics) and what they do to the body and brain, and how history has affected drug use today. We also learned about cultural differences of drug use. To understand addiction, we need to understand how drugs work and what they do. Understanding Addiction Final Research Paper Stimulants In the six major drug types, stimulants are considered “uppers” as they increase your energy. Methamphetamines, cocaine, caffeine, and…

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