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Inhalants are breathable vapors that contain chemicals that produce a high when breathed in.
People do not usually think of these products as drugs because most of them were never meant to be used that way. Examples of products include model airplane glue, nail polish remover, lighter and cleaning fluids, and gasoline. Aerosols that are used as inhalants include paints, cook ware coating agents, hair sprays, and other spray products. Red, runny eyes or nose Sores around the mouth Chemical breath Drunk, dazed appearance Nausea Loss of appetite Anxiety or irritability Paint or stains on the body or clothing Chronic inhalant abusers are also anxious, easily excited, irritable and restless. Inhalant withdrawal symptoms include hand tremors, headaches, nervousness and sweating.