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Inhalants the Nasal Epidemic in Youngsters
By: Rev. Dr. Olivie G. Godly, Ph.D. (408) 903-8800
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Inhalants the Nasal Epidemic in Youngsters
March,19, 2005. In an article created by Lesperance and Bernstein published in the March 16, 2005 Aetna IntelHealth within Lifestyles, the abuse of inhalants is observed in young children under the age of ten1. Nora Velkow, M.D., Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse clearly isolates that eighth graders are at a greater risk of increasing or continuing use of an over-the counter inhalant, while the twelfth graders statistically appear to be getting over the habit2. Ladies and gentlemen, this message has become so necessary to convey to the general public, particularly those responsible in the rearing of school aged children, that the week of March 20 through March 26, 2005 has been set down as National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week3. Readers visiting Inhalant Org. are directed to contact ccreighton@consumered.org for further information.
There can be no question that Sudden Death Syndrome is a growing epidemic when agency involvement sets down a nationwide educational movement. Document 389 of the Consumer Product Safety Commission isolates frequency of abuse in young people naming various techniques as well as inhalant availabilities being utilized4. In fact the Alliance for Consumer Education determined the issue is so real, big, and scary that the national recognition shall be an alert meant to address itself to the focal point of the parents and responsible parties raising children.
Those in positions that hold responsibility of raising and educating youngsters, today, need to know the facts, recognize hidden signs, and understand rescue measures in the event of an emergency. Each childs privacy and self-respect is highly important as a measure of keeping open lines of communication, so a fair democracy beginning in the home is the only ice breaker that shall bring a hidden habit from the clam shell into an area of open concern. Looking into youngsters lockers, handbags, and backpacks may seem an invasion of privacy, but the price of a childs life must be worth the extra sensitive measures required in order to implement a household security standard. Searching must uncover hidden plastic bags, inhalers, glue, and various other paraphernalia.
Probably, the most difficult conversation a young person is confronted with is within the area of drug abuse. Being fair and sharing that many young people fall beneath the way boards of peer influence or individuality, and that it is not going to cause any trouble for the youngster if there has been some abuse will build forever bridges within the group rather than create friction. Wars can be won or lost at the starting gate of a high pressure situation with a young person. It is better to agree to be accepting about the situation and to look for resolution than to attempt to either pour out blame or judgment.
Please take time during the next week to peruse the web pages, contact the schools, and get involved with learning more about the issues of inhalant abuse. Many agencies are staffed and prepared to assist, educate, and guide parents, teachers, or concerned individuals in working to overcome the nasal neurosis. Stay calm, stay focused, and dare to blend a bit of fantasy with reality when addressing these issues with youngsters, in order to win respect as well as to keep open the lines of communication.
Rev. Dr. Olivie G. Godly, Ph.D.
REFERENCES
1. L.M. Lesperance, M.D., Ph.D., & H. H. Bernstein, D.O. (2005). Parents, How Much Do You Know About Inhalants? Healthy Lifestyle. Harvard Medical Schools, Consumer Health Information. Retrieved March 19,2005, from http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/EMIHC254/35320/35325/413220.html?d=dmtHMSContent
2. Nora D. Volkow, M.D. (2005). Inhalant Abuse. National Institute on Drug Abuse Research Report Series. Retrieved March 19,2005, from http://www.nida.nih.gov/ResearchReports/Inhalants/Inhalants.html
3. Talk to Your Kids. (2005) Inhalant Organization. http://www.inhalant.org/index.html
4. A Parents Guide to Preventing Inhalant Abuse Document 389. (2005) Consumer Product Safety Commission. http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/389.html
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