The classification I am writing about is Inhalants. Some examples of Inhalants are hairspray, paint thinner, markers, gasoline, lighter fluid, helium, glue perfume, etc. The age group is 12–15 most people at this age commonly abuse glue, shoe polish, spray paints, gasoline, and lighter fluid. It’s around those ages because that’s the age where kids start exploring more and experimenting. The ways some Inhalants are used is bagging which is inhaling the substance after it has been sprayed or put into a paper or plastic bag. Huffing which is inhaling from a rag soaked with the substance and then held to the face or stuffed in the mouth. Sniffing which is self-explanatory but it’s when you Inhale a substance directly through the nose How are Inhalants abused? Abusers of Inhalants will sniff or snort fumes from a …show more content…
The short term effect it has on the body, life, and brain are dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, slurred speech and light headedness. It’s kind of like the effect on your body when you drink alcohol. This can not only effect your health but it can affect your friends and family. So think twice before you do something because it might have an impact on your life. The withdrawal symptoms occur when a person who is inhaling a substance stops using it. The effects of it would be sweating, insomnia (problems sleeping), rapid pulse, vomiting, agitation, and seizures. These may appear between 6-36 hours after usage. The Inhalants damage several organs including the lungs, heart, kidneys, and brain. You can overdose on inhalants. A person can overdose when they take in more toxins than their system can process. Overdose is common and can lead to brain and tissue damage as well as seizures, coma, and death. Symptoms of inhalant overdose are extreme confusion, blackouts, seizures (Which might lead to death), loss of consciousness, and a
Addiction to these can happen if taken over a long period of time. Also, irritation of the stomach, liver damage and sleep disturbances as some
Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, confusion, muscle weakness, slurred speech, tremors, a slow heartbeat, shallow breathing, feeling light-headed, fainting, seizure (black-out or
Some are minor side effects such as dry mouth or headaches, but when you start to hallucinate or have extreme types of behavior you should seriously rethink your stance on the study drugs you are choosing to consume and whether or not you are making the smart decision. Knowing when to stop is key when making the smart choice. Abuse of any kind of drug will cause many problems, emotionally, mentally and even socially.
Being forgetful, slurred speech, feeling sad or empty, relaxed and calm, loss of interest or pleasure, sleepiness or unusual drowsiness, lack of appetite, clumsiness or unsteadiness, feeling tired, trouble concentrating and less common side effects would be things like cough, dark urine, diarrhea, blurred vision, body aches or pain, shaking or shivering , nausea, seizers and the list goes on.
Nicotine inhaler is actually one of the most common NRTs and it has been proven to be highly efficacious in the treatment of smoking cessation [2]. The inhalator delivers nicotine vapour by inserting nicotine cartridges into it and the hand-mouth action is actually similar to smoking. The vapour is drawn through the mouthpiece, releasing nicotine from the cartridge, and being absorbed through the lining of mouth. When using the inhalator, less nicotine is taken at much slower rate than when smoking tobacco. Thus, this makes it less addictive and easier to stop [3].
or fatal symptoms. This often happens to people who smoke several times in a short period of
When you inhale one, you only breathe out a puff of vapor. Otherwise like a real cigarette, vapor cigarette also has a red glowing end. Inside of it, there is a heating element, and a cartridge that generally contains flavors and vapors.
But the main danger, however, of inhalants is their easy access; over 1,000 household and industrial items are/contain inhalants. To a teenager, inhalants may seem worth the risk, and many teens have risked it, but in the end, the bad outweighs the good when it comes to these easy-to-obtain seemingly harmless drugs.
An overdose happens when a drug overwhelms and poisons the body. This can result in severe illness or death. Drugs that can cause an accidental overdose include illegal drugs ("street drugs") and prescription and over-the-counter medicines. There are many different possible causes of an accidental overdose. Symptoms and treatment vary depending on the cause.
Petrol sniffing has become a major problem within multiple Aboriginal communities across Australia. When petrol is sniffed it passes from the lungs into the bloodstream and then makes it way to the brain. The fumes slow down the brain activity and decreases the feeling in the central nervous system in a similar way to alcohol. Within seconds a person can feel euphoric, relaxed, dizzy, numb and light. The long term health effects are huge, petrol sniffing gradually destroys the brain, heart, lungs, liver, kidneys and the immune system. Over the first few years of substance abuse, people will begin to develop signs of brain damage. The brain damage can slowly repair itself if the person stops sniffing as soon as possible, but continual mistreatment lessens the chance of recovery. Eventually this will affect their ability to think clearly, concentrate, remember things, and solve problems. Further abuse will destroy the area of the brain that controls the bodies’ movement and balance. The person is left unable to walk or talk properly. These sniffers will be forced to resort to a wheelchair. Addicts are now changing to glue, which is often considered to be even more
Inhalants are known for its rapid rush of euphoria and light headedness only lasts a brief second to a few minutes. The lungs take in the inhaled chemicals into the bloodstream very quickly and send them all over the brain and body. Almost all inhalants produce a pleasurable effect by slowing down brain activity. The danger of these inhalants is the amount of time they can remain in the body after used. Consistent use of these inhalants can also cause serious harm to vital organs and systems besides the brain. They can cause nerve damage that can lead to chronic pain, weakness in the muscles, liver failure and heart damage.
Along with "getting high" from smoking marijuana, there are many problems that can occur both physically and mentally. Immediate effects hold a wide range of symptoms. Users suffer many symptoms from increased heart rates, nausea, and headaches, to agitation, dizziness, confusion, and paranoia. Respiratory problems are more likely to occur, such as asthma and lung cancer. Smokers might experience panic attacks, difficulty with short term memory, feeling clumsy, and being uncoordinated. Other kinds of effects are seen in being withdrawn from society and peer groups. Lack of enthusiasm in life can become a problem for the user in quitting. Severe mental disorders and psychosis may also be seen later in life. The one symptom that
An Inhalant is a drug that can be a common household item that can be abused. The inhaling of chemicals dates back to ancient Egypt, Babylonia, India and China. During these time periods inhaling chemicals such as incense, oils, resins, and spices was often performed as part of religious ceremonies. Then later in the 1920’s Inhalants such as Ether were used when alcohol was made illegal in the U.S. In the 1940’s use of solvents and primary gasoline became increasingly popular. But in the 1950’s there was a significant increase of abuse of inhalants in the U.S. This abuse of inhalants continued to increase with the practise of solvent sniffing spreading among commercial products such as paint, nail polish remover, and many more. In recent years
The respiratory system is the process responsible for the transportation and exchange of gases into and out of the human body. As we breath in, oxygen in the air containing oxygen is drawn into the lungs through a series of air pipes known as the airway and into the lungs. As air is drawn into the lungs and waste gas excreted, it passes through the airway, first through the mouth or nose and through the pharynx, larynx and windpipe – also known as the trachea. At this point it then enters the lungs through the bronchi before finally reaching the air sacs known as alveoli. Within the lungs, through a process known as diffusion, the oxygen is transferred to the blood stream through the alveoli (air ducts) where it is then transported inside
Damages your heart and your blood circulation increases the risk of conditions such as coronary heart disease, cardiac arrest, and stroke.