Deck 14: Inhalants

Question 1

Name the three types of inhalants and list examples of each type. List the dangerous side effects associated with the misuse of each type of inhalant.

Answer 1

Inhalants:
Inhalants are explosive substance that can be used to induce a mind-altering or psychological effect.
Types of inhalant:
The following are the three types of inhalants:
Volatile substances
Example of volatile substances: Paint thinner, gasoline, and removers
• Anesthetics
• Nitrites
Side effects of volatile substances:
• Initial nausea
• Coughing
• Sneezing
• Lightheadedness
• Mild stimulation
Anesthetics:
Example of anesthetics: Chloroform, nitrous oxide, and halothane
Side effects of anesthetics:
• Loss of sensation
• Limp spasms
• Altered motor co-ordination
• Reduced cardiac function
Nitrites:
Example of nitrites: Isomyl nitrite and cyclohexyl nitrite
Side effects of nitrites:
• Headache
• Nausea
• Involuntary urination
• Restlessness
• Dizziness and flushing

Question 2

Why are inhalants widely abused?

Answer 2

Inhalants:
Inhalants are explosive substance that can be used to induce a mind-altering or psychological effect.
Abuse of inhalants:
Inhalants are popular widely due to the following reasons:
• Legally obtained
• Readily available in workplaces and households
• Inexpensive
• Uninformed potential dangerous
• Easy to conceal
Inhalants are abused widely because of its feeling of euphoria and intoxication.

Question 3

What is sudden sniffing death syndrome?

Answer 3

Inhalants:
Inhalants are explosive substance that can be used to induce a mind-altering or psychological effect.
Sudden sniffing death syndrome (SSDS):
It is a failure of heart that results from an irregular heartbeat. It is usually caused by strenuous activity or stress after using inhalants.

Question 4

What chemical properties of inhalants make these agents particularly dangerous?

Question 5

Who is most likely to abuse inhalants?

Question 6

List several signs of inhalant abuse.

Question 7

List several dangers of inhalant abuse other than the direct physical damage done by the chemical itself.