Solvent abuse
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what solvents are and the effects that inhaling them have on the body.
Key learning points
- Inhaling chemicals to become intoxicated is called solvent abuse.
- Common solvents are paint thinner, glue, and nitrous oxide.
- Solvents have many physical effects on the body.
- Solvent abuse has risks of long-term health problems and can lead to death.
Keywords
Solvent - A solvent is a common chemical substances, some may be misused by people to experience a ‘high'.
Inhaling - Inhaling is breathing in.
Intoxicated - Being under the influence of drugs is being intoxicated.
Common misconception
Solvents only have very short-term effects.
Long-term solvent abuse can lead to brain damage and even death.
Teacher tip
Explain the meaning of peer pressure, e.g. if a member of a friendship group influences someone else to do something they wouldn't usually engage in.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of mental health issues
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What are drugs that slow down the messages from the brain to the rest of the body known as?
Q2.Which of these drugs are depressants?
Q3.Which of these diseases are non-infectious?
Q4.When it is written into the law that you should not use a drug it is .
Q5.Which of the following terms is being described?
"A solid that will dissolve in a solvent"
Q6.True or false? Volatile means a liquid that readily evaporates to become a gas at room temperature.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which household products contain solvents that can be harmful if inhaled?
Q2.True or false? The solvents in some products can produce depressant effects when inhaled.
Q3.Laughing gas is another name for oxide.
Q4.How can solvents cause sudden death when abused?
Q5.Which of the following are long term effects on the body of solvent abuse?
Q6. pressure can make a person do something they wouldn't usually engage in.
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