There was little change in the use of inhalants in the last year, says Joe Gfroerer, statistician for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Office of Applied Studies, which released a national survey a few weeks ago. But Mr. Weiss says preliminary 1997 data show that they're on the rise. Dr. Blackwood says. This controls balance and coordination. If it's damaged by inhalants, you can lose coordination and your speech will be slurred.
Chronic users have tremors and uncontrollable shaking.
Nitrates and paint thinner chemically block the blood's ability to carry oxygen. Spray paint damages them. Death may occur because inhalants make your heart beat irregularly and can cause cardiac arrest. Inhalants can reduce muscle tone and strength. Aerosol paint and correction fluid can cause damage here.