Inhalants

Since chemicals in more than 1,400 products can be sniffed or huffed for their psychoactive and mind-altering effects, it's not surprising that inhalants are the most frequently abused substances in the U.S. This video explores the history of inhalant abuse; the effects of inhalants on the body and the short- and long-term health impacts; and teenage attitudes toward inhalants. The major classes of commonly abused inhalants and treatment and prevention measures are described in the video as well. A viewable/printable instructor's guides is available online. Correlates to National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act. A Cambridge Educational Production. (18 minutes)