Inhalants Quiz - In The Know Zone

Which of the following is not a factor in that makes inhalant abuse difficult to control?

The products are legal.
There are hundreds of products in this group.
Kids often don’t understand how deadly inhalants can be.
There are no good warning signs that someone may be using.

In what age group does inhalant abuse peak?

2nd and 3rd grade
7th to 9th grade
11th and 12th grade
College age

How do the largest group of people killed by inhalant abuse die?

Choking
Suffocating
Accidents
Sudden heart failure

How many people killed by inhalant abuse die on their first use?

Less than 1%
5%
13%
22%
57%

What does inhalant abuse not cause in the short term?

Risk-taking behavior
Slurred speech
Bone pain
Poor reflexes
Unconsciousness

What can inhalant abuse not cause in the long term?

Depression
Infertility in both sexes
Blindness
Heart damage
Brain shrinkage

What causes Sudden Sniffing Death?

Suffocation
The chemicals in the inhalants cause blood clots in the brain.
A surprise during use causes a rush of a hormone that stops the heart.
Liver failure prevents blood circulation.

What effect does inhalant abuse have on the brain?

It shrinks the brain and dissolves the fat that coats the brain cells.
It breaks the communication between the two halves of the brain.
It temporarily slows the function of the brain.
It creates wholes in the brain tissue -- "
Swiss cheese"
effect.

Which of the following is not a likely sign of inhalant abuse?

Sores around the mouth
Inability to concentrate
Poor muscle control
Chemical breath odor
Person does not seem to need sleep

Why should you avoid catching an inhalant abuser 'in the act'?

The fumes in the area could harm you.
The person may attack you.
You don’t want to embarrass the person.
The surprise could cause sudden death.