placental barrier and enter the fetal bloodstream. All drugs have some effects on the unborn child including chromosomal and fetal damage. (Inhalants) Sniffing inhalants during pregnancy is linked with Fetal Solvents Syndrome which has symptoms similar to those in Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. (Fast Facts) Like abusing any kind of drug, the inhalation of aerosol can easily be noticed if you are familiar with the signs and symptoms. Some signs and symptoms of inhalant abuse are runny eyes or nose, slurred speech, excessive laughter, sweating, paranoia, and withdrawal from family activities. (Dead Giveaways) If you noticed these signs in someone, it is advised that you address the person that has a problem with inhalation and get them help as soon as possible. Many people are not aware of the affects aerosol has on society. Most products that have negative effects usually affect just one aspect of our world. Aerosol was produced to be a positive product, but has risen as a major threat and concern to todays society. Many of todays products have negative affects on society, but aerosol has not only damaged just a few peoples lives as being an inhalant, it has also affected the entire world by depleting the ozone. Even after the extensive research on the positive and negative aspects of aerosol on society, Im still undecided on my decision whether aerosol is beneficial or has done more harm than it is worth. I dont feel this paper was a waste of time, because I have become more aware of how everyday products can not only benefit us, but also do harm and damage to the world we live in....
