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Provides information on the health effects and risks of the use and abuse of inhalants (huffing, sniffing). Includes facts on inhalants and the side effects of inhalants. Some examples of inhalants are gasoline, shoe polish, paint remover, model air plane glue, nail polish remover, spray deodorants, hair spray, insecticides, lighter and cleaning fluids.
What are inhalants? Where do inhalants come from? What do inhalants look like, and how are they used? Who uses inhalants? How do inhalants make you feel? How long does the feeling last? Are inhalants dangerous? Are inhalants addictive? What are the long-term effects of using inhalants?
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Inhalants are breathable chemicals that produce mind-altering vapors. Inhalants are in solvent and aerosol products such as gasoline, shoe polish, paint remover, model air plane glue, nail polish remover, spray deodorants, hair spray, insecticides, lighter & cleaning fluids and liquid paper. These products are not meant to be used as drugs. However, some people, particularly youth obtain a high by sniffing or inhaling them. Inhalants also include drugs such as ether, amyl nitrate and nitrous oxide. These drugs have a long history of being used for medical purposes.
Source: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador - Health and Community Services
How inhalant abuse affects the body
Source: Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
Presents statistics outlining solvent abuse by children and youth. Lists what solvents are often used, how they are inhaled, the physical effects including long-term damage, and the social effects. Discusses the signs of sniffing and suggests ways parents can discourage their children from abusing solvents.
Source: Canadian Health Network
Explains what inhalants are, what the short and long-term effects are, and what the withdrawal symptoms are.
Source: Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
Discusses inhalant abuse (also known as 'sniffing' or 'huffing'), and the health risks involved. Also provides information on the short and long-term effects on the body and mind. Prepared by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse.
Source: Canadian Health Network
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