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Inhalants
gas
glue
What are Inhalants?
Inhalants are breathable chemicals that produce psychoactive (mind altering) vapors.
Inhalants can be found around the house, usually under the sink or in the medicine cabinet.
Examples
Inhalants include solvents, aerosols, some anesthetics and other chemicals, Model air-plane glue, nail polish remover, hair spray, lighter and cleaning fluids and gasoline are all used as inhalants.
Slang Terms
Sniffing, flue sniffing, huffing, poppers, snappers, whippets, locker room, rush, jolt and bold are terms often used when talking about inhalants.
How do Inhalants Affect the Body?
Inhalants slow down the body's functions. They decrease the heart and breathing rates and affect judgement. They can also cause nausea, sneezing, coughing, nosebleeds, feeling and looking tired, bad breath and lack of appetite. These effects can last from a short time to several hours if repeated.
Some highly concentrated amounts of solvents or aerosol sprays can cause heart failure and instant death. Over long periods of time, sniffing can cause permanent damage to the brain, nervous system, liver, kidneys, blood, and bone marrow.