Insight - 1.03 | UNDERSTANDING DRUGS - Inhalants: Volatile hydrocarbons

eLEARNING SERIES	UNDERSTANDING DRUGS
MODULE NAME	Inhalants: Volatile hydrocarbons
MODULE NUMBER	Module 7 of 16
LEARNING LEVEL	Level 1 – Core AOD Knowledge
TARGET AUDIENCE	All AOD, Mental Health and SEWB workers
MODULE AIM	The aim of this module is to equip workers with a basic understanding of inhalants.
LEARNING OUTCOMES	By the end of this module, learners will be able to: describe inhalants, including their history of use, product types, rates of use, and reasons for use describe the effects and risks of using volatile hydrocarbons, including dependence and withdrawal identify ways to respond to volatile hydrocarbon use at the individual and community level, including responding to intoxication and withdrawal access resources that assist in implementing improved responses to volatile hydrocarbon use.
LENGTH	45 minutes
CPD	Participation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module.
REFERENCE LIST	The full reference list for this module is available on request.
SUGGESTED CITATION	Insight: Centre for AOD Training and Workforce Development. Understanding drugs: Inhalants: Volatile hydrocarbons. Brisbane: Queensland Health; 2025. Available from: https://insight.qld.edu.au/training/elearning
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LAST UPDATED	February 2025
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