The Danger Of Using Inhalants

Inhalant use is when a user intentionally breathes in a vapor or gas for the purpose of getting a high. This problem is widespread as it is easy to obtain. The problem lies in the fact that these inhalants are usually found in household products.

The term huffing is when an individual will spray chemicals such as a solvent or glue into a bag usually made of paper. They will then inhale the vapor into their mouth and nose. The vaporized toxins will go directly into the person’s lungs, and into the bloodstream.

The effects of this huffing will cause a person to feel inebriated for a short period of time. The user will usually repeat this action again and again to obtain the euphoric feeling.

Glue sniffing is usually very toxic glue that is used for Airplane models. The glue works on melting plastic and then hardening again. When inhaled it will immediately give the user a high feeling.

These inhalants cloud the person’s ability to concentrate or make decisions. The action of inhaling can cause death, many people have been known to vomit and then choke to death on the vomit.

Other people have died due to heart failure this is more commonly known as (sudden sniffing death syndrome). When inhaling from a bag in a closed off area the person runs the risk of suffocating to death.

Whippets is a street name for this inhalant, it is a canister filled with Nitrous oxide. You usually find these canisters in homes or restaurants for the use of whipped cream.

Inhaling this gas runs the threat of suffocation. The suffocation is caused because the person is unable to get enough oxygen after using the gas.

These inhalants put a user at risk for various health problems these include: damage to the brain, lung, kidney and liver damage, headaches and severe nosebleeds.