March 2021

dangers of inhalants

Inhalants: Signs of Abuse and Fast Facts

In the early 1800s, “laughing gas parties” were popular. In the 1980s, most people knew about recreational “glue sniffing.” Today, recreational abuse of inhalants remains common—and life-threatening. Potential effects include: Hallucinations Driving while intoxicated Asphyxiation Cardiac arrest Seizures Coma Permanent impairment of muscle control Permanent hearing impairment Long-term brain damage from oxygen starvation Damage to lungs, […]

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