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The Center specializes in providing care for any youth who have developed problems with inhalants, but also serves youth with serious emotional and behavioral problems.
There is no typical profile of an inhalant abuser. Sniffers and huffers are represented by both sexes and all socioeconomic groups throughout the country and Alaska. It is not unusual to see elementary and middle school-age youth involved with inhalant abuse. Although often typified as a "rural" problem, the misuse of inhalable products, besides gas, is, unfortunately, very common in schools and homes throughout both urban and rural Alaska.
There is a common link between inhalant abuse and problems in school — failing grades, chronic absences and general apathy. Other signs include the following:
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