Tundra Swan Inhalant Treatment Program

McCann Treatment Center

The McCann Treatment Center specializes in providing care for any youth who have developed problems with substances, but also serves youth with serious emotional and behavioral problems.

• Phone: 907-543-6800
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Inhalant Abuse Information

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.

Signs of Use

There is a common link between inhalant abuse and problems in school — failing grades, chronic absences and general apathy. Other signs include the following:

Paint or stains on body, clothing, rags or bags

• Spots or sores around the mouth
• Red or runny eyes or nose
• Chemical breath odor
• Drunk, dazed or dizzy appearance
• Nausea, loss of appetite
• Anxiety, excitability, irritability
• Restlessness or unexplained moodiness and anger outbursts
• Missing abusable household items
• Slurred or disoriented speech
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Links and Resources

• Alliance for Consumer Education
• National Inhalant Prevention Coalition
  1-800-269-4237
• National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Service
  1-800-662-HELP
• National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
  1-800-729-6686
  
• Search for inhalant information at: www.jointogether.org/sa/
• National Institute on Drug Abuse
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