Inhalants are usually substances that most people do not think of as drugs and can often be purchased at a grocery or hardware store. They are a diverse group of substances that are inhaled to give the user an immediate head rush or high.
How it’s Used: Inhalants are sniffed or “huffed” directly from the source or in plastic and paper bags held over the face. Saturated rags are sometimes held over the nose and mouth.
Effects: Inhalants block the flow of oxygen in a person’s body and contain chemicals that can destroy brain cells.
Side Effects
Asphyxiation or suffocation, Sudden cardiac arrest, Numbness and tingling in hands and feet, Blood and bone marrow changes, Damage to kidneys, liver, lungs, and central nervous system, Weight loss, Electrolyte imbalance, Reduced physical and mental capabilities, Loss of sense of smell/taste, Irreversible brain damage
Remedies
Here are some sites that offer remedies for drugs including Inhalants.
- DrugHelp.org is a private, non-profit information and referral network providing information on specific drugs and treatment options, and referrals to public and private treatment programs, self-help groups, family support groups and crisis centers throughout the United States.
- Narconon Drug Rehabilitation and Treatment for Addiction. High success rate. Offers Narconon Drug Prevention and Education Services.
- Church Of Scientology International Drug Solutions presents information on effective drug education, drug prevention and drug rehabilitation.
- Drug Education Council offers ways to prevent drug abuse and become better informed about current local and national community awareness efforts.
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