Inhalants
Volatile Solvents
liquids that easily vaporize into a gas
eg. butane gas fumes, gasoline, paint thinners
Aerosols
substances enclosed under pressure and able to be released as a fine spray, typically by means of a propellant gas
eg. deodorant, hair spray, vegetable oil spray
Gases
substances or pieces of matters in a states in which they will expand freely to fill the whole of a container, having no fixed shape and no fixed volume
eg. spray paint, lighter fluid, nitrous oxide
Nitrates
a salt or ester of nitric acid, containing the anion NO3− or the group —NO3.
eg. amyl, butyl, cyclohexyl nitrites
Belligerence
aggressive or warlike behavior
Apathy
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Impaired Judgement
a medical condition that results in a person not being able to make good decisions because of an underlying medical problem, environmental factors, diet, or drugs and alcohol
Lethargy
a lack of energy and enthusiasm; a pathological state of sleepiness or deep unresponsiveness and inactivity
Inability to coordinate movements
a lack of coordination, especially the inability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently
Minnesota: fine of up to 1,000 and/or up to 90 days in prison
Chemical odors on breath or clothing
Paint or other stains on face, hands, or clothing
Drunk/disoriented appearance
Nausea
ThinkSmart Curriculum:
Refusal skills
Minimalizing peer use of inhalants
Stopping normalization of inhalant use
Knowledge of drug-related consequences
Assertiveness skills
Cultural identity
Burkwood Treatment Center (Residential Program)
Anthony Louis Center (Residential Program)
Most commonly abused drug in the Twin Cities: prescription drugs
What helps/hinders the success of drug treatment:?
Helps: personalized courses/programs, residential care, support from friends and family members
Hinders: social isolation, lack of support, peers that also abuse drugs
How effective is treatment?
Average residential stay at both facilities was roughly 40 days, and although success rates are not explicitly stated, the majority of residents remain sober
Volatile Solvents
liquids that easily vaporize into a gas
eg. butane gas fumes, gasoline, paint thinners
Aerosols
substances enclosed under pressure and able to be released as a fine spray, typically by means of a propellant gas
eg. deodorant, hair spray, vegetable oil spray
Gases
substances or pieces of matters in a states in which they will expand freely to fill the whole of a container, having no fixed shape and no fixed volume
eg. spray paint, lighter fluid, nitrous oxide
Nitrates
a salt or ester of nitric acid, containing the anion NO3− or the group —NO3.
eg. amyl, butyl, cyclohexyl nitrites
Belligerence
aggressive or warlike behavior
Apathy
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Impaired Judgement
a medical condition that results in a person not being able to make good decisions because of an underlying medical problem, environmental factors, diet, or drugs and alcohol
Lethargy
a lack of energy and enthusiasm; a pathological state of sleepiness or deep unresponsiveness and inactivity
Inability to coordinate movements
a lack of coordination, especially the inability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently
Minnesota: fine of up to 1,000 and/or up to 90 days in prison
Chemical odors on breath or clothing
Paint or other stains on face, hands, or clothing
Drunk/disoriented appearance
Nausea
ThinkSmart Curriculum:
Refusal skills
Minimalizing peer use of inhalants
Stopping normalization of inhalant use
Knowledge of drug-related consequences
Assertiveness skills
Cultural identity
Burkwood Treatment Center (Residential Program)
Anthony Louis Center (Residential Program)
Most commonly abused drug in the Twin Cities: prescription drugs
What helps/hinders the success of drug treatment:?
Helps: personalized courses/programs, residential care, support from friends and family members
Hinders: social isolation, lack of support, peers that also abuse drugs
How effective is treatment?
Average residential stay at both facilities was roughly 40 days, and although success rates are not explicitly stated, the majority of residents remain sober