Observable Indications of Use
- A Conspicuous, Strong Chemical Odor
- Paint Stains on Face, Body, or Clothing
- Finding a Stash of Chemical Products in Unusual Locations, Like a Child’s Bedroom
- Purchasing Increased Amounts of Household Chemical Products
- Drunk, Dazed, Dizzy Demeanor
- Staggered Gate
- Slurred Speech
- Excitability Followed by Drowsiness
- Red or Runny Eyes or Nose
- Rash or Sores Around the Mouth
Effects of Use
- Blurred Vision
- Euphoria with Hallucinations
- Reduced Muscle Coordination
- Nausea
- Intense Headache
- Oxygen Deprivation
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Increased Heart Rate
Duration of Effects
- 5-60 Minutes After Sniffing Ceases
Signs of Overdose
- Loss of Consciousness
- Respiratory Arrest
- Cardiac Arrest
- Coma
Fatal Overdose Possible
- Yes, from SSDS (sudden sniffing death syndrome or suffocation)
IMPORTANT: If you suspect a person may have overdosed on inhalants or solvents, your best course is to call 911 and seek emergency medical treatment immediately.
Pingback: Addiction 101 |