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Inhalants
- Inhalants are substances or fumes from certain products that are sniffed to cause a high.
- A chronic abuser may experience loss of memory and diminishing reasoning abilities.
- Inhalant abuse can increase the chance of death due to accidents, suffocation and heart malfunctions.
- Other risks association may include permanent damage to the:
- Liver
- Kidneys
- Heart
- Lungs
- Bone marrow
- Death caused by abusing inhalants is referred to as Sudden Sniffers' Death.
Some physical warning signs of inhalant abuse include:
- Loss of appetite
- Chemical odors on clothing or breath
- Red eyes or runny nose
- Often seem drunk or dizzy
- Paint stains on face and hands
- Sores around nose or mouth
Some personality changes may include:
- Noticeable difference in eating and sleeping habits
- Loss of interest in school or work
- Develops negative attitude toward school, family and friends
- Always tired or lethargic
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