Drugs on Trial: Inhalants

An ideal component to Class Action and other high school prevention programs, the Drugs on Trial series addresses the dangers and consequences associated wit the most-widely abused substances: marijuana, prescription drugs, and new in 2011, inhalants. Drugs on Trial includes the most current information and captivating storylines to enhance learning and keep students engaged and interested. Each program includes an audio CD and a CD-ROM with facilitator's guide, prosecutor's files, reproducible materials, and parent information available in English and Spanish.

Spray paint, hair spray, aerosol computer cleaning products, butane, propane, and whipped cream dispensers are easy to obtain, 100% legal, and extremely toxic when used as an intoxicant. Long-term use can cause irreversible damage, including hearing loss, spasms, central nervous system or brain damage, bone marrow damage, and even death. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), inhalant abuse is a growing problem. In fact, two million U.S. kids age 12 and older have abused inhalants.

An ideal component to any high school drug and alcohol prevention initiative, Drugs on Trial: Inhalants addresses the risk associated with inhalant abuse. It includes the most current information regarding inhalants and captivating storylines that keep students engaged.