SAMHSA Supports National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week (March 15-21, 2009)
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Inhalants can cause sudden death. "Sudden sniffing death" can happen when a person uses inhalants, even in a single session. |
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SAMHSA supports National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week (NIPAW) and its efforts to increase understanding about the use and risks of inhalants. NIPAW is sponsored by the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition (NIPC). NIPC promotes awareness of the underpublicized problem of inhalant use.
Featured Publications
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Tips for Teens: The Truth About Inhalants (PHD631)
Provides facts and dispels myths about substance use. Information is provided on long-term and short-term effects, physical and psychological risks, and legal implications. This colorful brochure for teens is great for prevention and wellness events, and is a useful tool for prevention specialists and health educators. |
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Inhalant Abuse: Your Child at Risk!
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This booklet provides parents with information about why young people use inhalants, what household items can be used as inhalants, the symptoms of inhalant use, slang terms for inhalants, the dangers of inhalants, and how to prevent inhalant use. Health intermediaries and educators in community-based settings may find this a useful tool for talking to parents.
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For Phone Orders: To facilitate placement of your order, please have the inventory number available.
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For more information, contact SAMHSA's Health Information Network or visit SAMHSA's
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