Effects of Inhalant
Drug Abuse
Inhalant users experience mind-altering,
psychoactive effects upon inhaling of
the fumes from substances such as those
listed above. This effect provides a
means to escape reality.
Someone who is high on inhalants
may appear to be drunk – disorientation,
nausea, slurring, irritability, and
lack of coordination are common characteristics.
Inhalants are extremely toxic and
can leave the user with lasting mental
and physical damage including heart
problems, brain nerve damage, and
organ damage. Suffocation is also
a danger with the abuse of inhalants.
Spotting Use of Inhalants
Although inhalants may be used by
adults as well, young people at
risk for drug abuse often begin
a pattern of drug abuse with inhalants.
In fact, research shows that about
6 percent of American children
have used inhalants by the time
they reach fourth grade, whether
male or female, urban or rural
residents.
Signs of use of inhalants include
traces of the substance on the person
or clothing. The breath may carry
a chemical smell. Parents may find
a concealed stash of containers of
the substances used as inhalants
to get high, like spray paint containers
or used markers and correction fluid
bottles. Another sign is fabric or
rags soaked in chemicals.
Drug Treatment for Abuse of Inhalants
Transitions Recovery drug treatment
center offers hope for patients
and their families suffering from
use of inhalants.
Our professional drug treatment
center staff is experienced
in helping youth and people of all
ages recover
from drug and alcohol abuse. We provide
a compassionate, supportive environment
in our North Miami Beach, Florida,
drug
treatment center.
Admissions can
be accepted 7 days a week. Trained
addiction professionals conduct individual
assessments that address each individual’s
treatment needs. You’ll find
our drug treatment programs offer
access to a continuum
of care that
provides the intensity of therapy
appropriate
throughout each stage of recovery,
from extended residential care to
lifetime aftercare services, to effectively
treat the inhalant use before it
leads to permanent damage or more
serious drug abuse.
The individual program incorporates
leading forms of therapy that have
proven effective in addressing underlying
causes of inhalant drug use, dual
diagnosis,
and issues with family, employers,
school and the legal system.
We work individually with patients,
as well as in group sessions and
a Family
Program. Emphasis on recovery
and maintained sobriety helps prepare
the patient for gradual re-entry
into society.
Drug treatment for inhalants does
not need to be voluntary. Often,
a family member, teacher, or the
court system can be the motivating
factor for an individual receiving
drug treatment for inhalants.
If you or a loved one is using inhalants,
please contact us right away. We’re
here to help. Call us at1 (800) 626-1980
or request more information.
