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		Inhalants Description The term inhalant is used to describe a variety of substances whose main/common characteristic is that it is rarely, if ever, taken by any route other than inhalation. This definition encompasses a broad range of chemicals found in hundreds of different products that may have different pharmacological effects. Inhalants are volatile substances that produce chemical vapours that can be inhaled to induce a psychoactive, or mind-altering, effect. Inhalants are commonly classified into four general categories: Inhalants - volatile solvents Aerosol Gases Nitrites-based in the form in which they are often found in household, industrial and medical products. Harmful Effects Inhalants may produce various pharmacological effects. Most inhalants produce a rapid high that resembles alcohol intoxication. It is like being intensely drunk for a short period of time. Users may feel dizzy, giggly, and dreamy. Nearly all solvents and gases produce anesthesia. If sufficient amounts are inhaled a person can experience a loss of sensation and even become unconscious. Breathing and heart rate are depressed, and a feeling of unreality kicks in. Some feel nauseous and may vomit. With larger doses, users may hallucinate. The effects last between 15 to 45 minutes. Headaches and/or feelings of drowsiness are common after-effects.
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