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The National Inhalants Information Service, the first central online information source for volatile substance misuse. · The Register of Australian Drug and Alcohol Research and,. · Drugfields, a new project designed to ...
With extended use inhalants can cause heart attacks and, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “sudden sniffing death syndrome.” Many of the addicted individuals that Hendrickson works with say they started their habit when ...
The mayor of a Cape York Aboriginal community is concerned there may be a resurgence of petrol sniffing if it does not receive Queensland Government help to prepare for the wet season.
Research shows brain damage caused by petrol sniffing can be reversed over many years.
Chroming a growing threat to kids in Townsville
ABC Online
MATT WORDSWORTH: In North Queensland, a toxic form of substance abuse is on the rise threatening the health of children as young as six.
BushMob’s intention is clear – they want young people in Central Australia who have lost their way to make some positive choices in their lives.
The 2012-13 WYDAC Annual Report is now available for download.
WYDAC Annual Report 2012-13
Here is an excerpt from the CEO’s Report:
It has been another year of unique challenges and overwhelming successes.
Inhalants. You may not know what they are, but your children probably do.
Australia can break the impasse in combating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander disadvantage by identifying and emulating elements of success, instead of constantly focusing on failures to deliv...
Schools have a role to play in getting message out about volatile substance abuse, for advice & support see DAT team: http://t.co/CsZ5WmAPnG
... Bringing them Home and Expanding Link-up programmes; Combating petrol sniffing–expanding the supply and uptake of low aromatic fuel Indigenous Drug and Alcohol treatment services (including staff working on these ...
Youth survey points to increased inhalant use Fairfaxtimes.com They may sniff or snort fumes from a container or dispenser such as a glue bottle or a marking pen, spray aerosols such as computer cleaning dusters directly into their nose or mouth,...
Otago Daily Times Poison deaths report Otago Daily Times Mirror Services manager Deb Fraser (front) and Dunedin staff (from left) Jenna Dickson, Blondie Ngamoki, Tangi Noomotu and Piripi Matthew provide youth alcohol and drug programmes in Dunedin...
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Huffing can cause individuals to experience headaches, nausea and vomiting, but the most dangerous effects of inhaling are asphyxiation and sudden sniffing death syndrome. Asphyxiation occurs when oxygen in the lungs ...
They can include a vast array of every day items found in businesses and homes such as whipped cream dispensers, hairspray, felt-tip pens, aerosol computer cleaner, cooking sprays, paint thinner, room fresheners, etc.
The Guardian Drug-harm minimisation body closes after Coalition withdraws funding The Guardian Among the programs and services that will be lost as a result of the cuts is the awareness program Drug Action Week, the national inhalants information...
Call for children's rehab centre in north Qld
ABC Local
Substance abuse support workers are calling on the State Government to help set up a rehabilitation centre for young children in north Queensland caught sniffing chemicals.
Via the Digital Journal:
According to Mexico's Health Secretariat:
the number of inhalant users in Mexico rose 70% from 2002-2008.
the number of people checking into drug treatment centers rose 80% during the same time.
Via the WCF Courier in Iowa:
Inhalant abuse was confirmed as a cause of death of a 16
year old female last August 23rd. She was sitting on a rock wall, huffed from a
can of computer duster, leaned back and fell about 50 feet.
The substance, one of many that come under the volatile substance category, is nitrous oxide, NOS or laughing gas. Officially a prescription medicine, NOS is intended for use as a sedative, ...
Reformed duster addict describes horrors
Daily Herald
That's the reflection of Orem resident Jocelyn* after she became addicted to Air Duster, a product used to clean computer keyboards and other electronics.
CHILDREN as young as 10 have been involved in a petrol-sniffing ring in South Australia's remote Aboriginal lands, prompting calls for an urgent investigation.
More children sniffing gas, Natuashish official says
CBC.ca
CBC News Posted: Oct 01, 2013 7:26 PM NT Last Updated: Oct 01, 2013 7:26 PM NT.
The outback city of Mount Isa and surrounding communities will be used as a test site for a nation-wide program to help young people with mental health issues.
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