Dependency-Dependency-Dependency

Inhalant abuse, commonly called huffing, is the purposeful

inhalation of chemical vapors to achieve an altered mental or 

physical state, which for most abusers is a euphoric effect.

Abusers inhale vapors emitted from a wide range of substances.

In fact, chemical vapors used as inhalants can be found in over

 1,000 common household products. There are several

general categories for substances that may be used as

inhalants. After heavy use of inhalants, abusers may

feel drowsy for several hours and experience a

lingering headache. Because intoxication lasts only a

few minutes, abusers frequently seek to prolong their

high by continuing to inhale repeatedly over the

course of several hours. By doing this, abusers can

suffer loss of consciousness and death. 

 Addiction-Addiction-Addiction

 
Addiction with inhalants can occur within first time of use. After becoming high with inhalants, many abusers repeatedly huff the drug until they pass
out.

      Signs of Abuse

   Drunk or disoriented appearance

   Paint or other stains on face, hands, or clothing

   Hidden empty spray paint or solvent containers

   and chemical-soaked rags or clothing

   Slurred speech

   Strong chemical odors on breath or clothing

   Nausea or loss of appetite

   Red or runny nose

   Sores or rash around the nose or mouth

 

Before and After pictures of inhalant abusers

The first picture is a picture of a non-abuser.











This is a picture of a person who abused inhalants, as

you can see the brain is much smaller. Huffing inhalants

severely shrinks the brain and can sometimes lead to

mental retardation.