These are the commercially available solvents used in painting and gluing, and for fuel purposes. Model glue, paint thinner, are all good examples
Most Typical Routes Of Administration:
Nose & Lungs (inhaling solvent vapors, often called "Huffing")
What These Drugs Do (Symptoms Typical Of Intoxication):
Short term effects:
Feelings of euphoria, dizziness, lightheadedness, great power, or exhilaration.
With higher doses, a person may become confused, agitated and disorientated. They may also experience abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting or chest pain.
Extremely high doses may cause general muscle weakness, difficulty speaking and hallucinations
Because one of the effects of solvents is a feeling of invincibility, it is not uncommon for solvent abusers to engage in reckless behavior which can result in injury or death to themselves and others.
Long term effects:
Some physical symptoms of long term solvent use are: sores on mouth and nose; fatigue; weight loss; pale skin; numbness in hands and feet; kidney, lung and liver damage
Long term solvent use may cause brain damage. Some symptoms that have been found in long term users are: difficulty learning, memory loss, uncontrollable eye movements, hearing loss, inability to think clearly
Psychological effects of long term use may include depression, irritability, paranoia, hostility,
Pattern of Withdrawal Symptoms:
Detoxification takes 14 to 30 days. Withdrawal from solvents is similar to withdrawal to alcohol. Some withdrawal symptoms include:
