Ottawa Hills, Ohio Police Department

Substance Abuse Information - Inhalants

EMERGENCY - DIAL 911

Topic	Alcohol Smoking Marijuana Crack & Cocaine Hallucinogens Inhalants	What Are Inhalants? What are the possible effects of using Inhalants? How can you possibly die from using Inhalants? Are Inhalants addictive?

What Are The Possible Effects Of Using Inhalants?
Possible Effects of "One Time" Use sudden death suffocation visual hallucinations and severe mood swings numbness and tingling of the hands and feet
Possible Effects of "Prolonged" Use headache, muscle weakness, abdominal pain decrease or loss of sense of smell nausea and nosebleeds hepatitis violent behavior irregular heartbeat liver, lung, and kidney impairment brain damage nervous system damage dangerous chemical imbalances in the body involuntary passing of urine and feces