Overdoses can result in death. Inhalants Substances that are abused by sniffing fall under the category of inhalants. These include gasoline, airplane glue, paint thinner, dry cleaner solutions, and others. The central nervous system is affected by the chemical fumes from inhalants. A euphoric high can be produced seconds after sniffing.
Abusers can suffer impaired judgment and poor motor coordination.
They can become abusive and violently dangerous to themselves and others. Since inhalants are so easy to acquire, they are particularly hard to control. Brain damage, and damage to the liver, kidneys, and bone marrow are often the result of prolonged abuse of inhalants. Inhalants may produce irregular heartbeat and death by arrhythmia. Sometimes death by anoxia, or loss of oxygen, can occur.