Signs and Symptoms of Inhalant Abuse:

The effects of inhalant abuse can include severe headaches, nausea, fainting, accelerated heartbeat, and vomiting. Since the drugs are absorbed through the respiratory tract, adverse effects associated with inhalant abuse include liver or kidney damage, convulsions, damage to the lungs, stroke, anemia, peripheral neuropathy, brain damage, and sudden death.

» Substance odor on breath and clothes
» Runny nose
» Watering eyes
» Drowsiness or unconsciousness
» Poor muscle control
» Prefers group activities to being alone
» Distractibility
» Short-term memory loss
» Depression
» Change in behavior
» Change in sleep pattern