Huffing: The Abuse of Inhalants
Inhaling vapors, commonly known as “huffing,” from everyday household items such as cleaning agents, nail polish remover, spray paints, paint thinners, and aerosol products induce a state akin to drunkenness characterized by slurred speech and impaired coordination. Because the high from inhalants doesn’t last long, people often keep inhaling them, which can be dangerous. They […]
Inhalant Abuse Symptoms and Common Signs
Inhalant drugs refer to substances and chemicals purposefully inhaled for a quick high. Inhaling everyday household products and chemicals is popular among young people and those looking for a fix during cravings when they cannot obtain the drug they seek. The most common inhalants include: Most people abusing inhalants don’t have a preference and will […]
Can You Overdose on Laughing Gas?
Inhaling nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as laughing gas, can lead to an overdose, brain damage, and sudden sniffing death syndrome. In medical settings, nitrous oxide is combined with oxygen to ensure patient safety and no dangerous or lasting effects. Young people and others who abuse laughing gas as an inhalant drug consume concentrated gas […]
What Is Huffing?
The first time many children and teenagers get high, they don’t use illegal drugs or alcohol— they use everyday household items. Huffing refers to breathing in the toxic chemicals and fumes from products to achieve a fast and easy high. Typically users will spray the product into a bag and take deep breaths to force […]
Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome
Inhalant abuse has severe and sometimes irreversible medical consequences; the most common is sudden sniffing death syndrome (SSDS). Sudden sniffing death syndrome happens when inhalants lead to fatal heart failure. Even first-time users can die from SSDS after a single session of inhalant abuse. The National Survey on Drug Abuse and Health (NSDUH) published in […]