Describe Inhalant appearance

INHALANTS:

Also called: Huffing

Summary

What are inhalants?

Inhalants are substances that people inhale (breathe in) to get high. There are other substances that people might inhale, such as alcohol. But those are not called inhalants, because they can also be used another way. Inhalants are the substances that you can misuse only by inhaling them.

Using inhalants to try to get high, even once, can be very harmful to your brain and body. It can even lead to death.

What are the types of inhalants?

Inhalants are often products that are easily bought and can be found in the home or workplace. They contain dangerous substances that have psychoactive (mind-altering) properties when they are inhaled. There are four main types of inhalants are

Solvents, which are liquids that become gas at room temperature. They include paint thinner, nail polish remover, gasoline, and glue.

Aerosol sprays, such as spray paint, deodorant spray, and vegetable oil sprays

Gases, including gas from lighters, whipped cream dispensers, and laughing gas

Nitrites (prescription medicines for chest pain)

Some of the common slang terms for various inhalants include

Bold

Laughing gas

Poppers

Rush

Snappers

Whippets

How do people use inhalants?

People who use inhalants breathe in the fumes through their nose or mouth, usually by "sniffing," "snorting," "bagging," or "huffing." It's called different names depending on the substance and equipment used.

The high that inhalants produce usually lasts just a few minutes, so people often try to make it last by inhaling them again and again over several hours.

Who uses inhalants?

Inhalants are mostly used by young kids and teens. They often try inhalants before they try other substances because inhalants are easier to get.

What are the signs that someone is using inhalants?

Signs that someone is using inhalants include:

Chemical odors on breath or clothing

Paint or other stains on face, hands, or clothes

Hidden empty spray paint or solvent containers and chemical-soaked rags or clothing

Red or runny eyes or nose

Drunk or disoriented appearance

Slurred speech

Nausea or loss of appetite

Inattentiveness, lack of coordination, irritability, and depression

What are the health effects of using inhalants?

Most inhalants affect your central nervous system and slow down brain activity. Inhalants can cause both short-term and long-term health effects:

Short-term health effects include slurred or distorted speech, lack of coordination, euphoria (feeling "high"), dizziness, and hallucinations

Long-term health effects may include liver and kidney damage, loss of coordination, limb spasms, delayed behavioral development, and brain damage

Explanation:

Brainliest please?