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| The term inhalant refers to substances, which give off vapors or fumes that are inhaled for a high. There are four basic classes of inhalants. The first is volatile solvents, including glue, lighter fluid, paint thinners, degreasing compounds, and gasoline. The second is aerosols, including hair sprays, vegetable frying pan lubricants, and spray paints. The third is anesthetics, including ether, chloroform, and nitrous oxide. The fourth is volatile nitrites, including amyl and butyl nitrite. The high effects last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours. The use of such inhalants often has irreversible toxic effects to the brain cells, kidneys, bone marrow, and liver damage. Inhalants are typically abused by pouring the substance into a plastic bag or onto a piece of cloth and inhaling the fumes. | |||
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| Toluene (metallic paints) | |||
| Spray paints are
often used as inhalants. Silver, gold, and clear spray
paints are often used to get high. Metallic colors of paints are
preferred by users because of their high concentration of toluene, the
ingredient in the paint that produces the "high."
These paints are inhaled or "huffed" through the mouth and nose. Cloths and bags are paraphernalia used to facilitate the inhalation of these paints. |
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| Butyl Nitrate | |||
| Butyl Nitrate is a substance sold in "head shops" as room deodorizer. This substance, sold under the trade names "rush" and "locker room," emits vapors that are inhaled through the mouth and cause a high. | |||
| Tidy oil | |||
| Tidy oil, a solvent used in textile mills, along with freon, gasoline, glues, and other aromatic hydrocarbons are also used as inhalants. The use of such inhalants can cause severe respiratory problems and headaches | |||
| Whippets | |||
| Whippets are metal canisters that contain nitrous oxide used to charge whip cream dispensers. They are abused by inhaling the contents to produce a high. | |||
| Steroids
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| Anabolic steroids are Schedule III. Steroids are popular among athletes for increasing strength and muscle size. However unlawful use is dangerous. Side effects include, but are not limited to cancers, tumors, heart disease, high blood pressure, sexual dysfunction, kidney and liver problems just to name a few. Steroids for Human and Veterinary use can be found in liquid, tablet or pill form. A large percentage of unlawful steroids come from Mexico or fraud/theft/diversion from U.S. pharmacies. | |||
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| Designer drugs is a term used to describe any drug produced by making slight changes in the molecular structure. This new drug is a chemical analog of the original and is usually more powerful acting or longer lasting. There are two general categories of designer drugs. The first is fentanyl analogs having a similar effect like that of heroin. Fentanyl analogs sold under the name of Sublimaze is a synthetic narcotic. The second are those related to amphetamines. | |||
| Gamma Hydroxybutyrate or GHB | |||
| Gamma Hydroxybutyrate or GHB is a fast acting central nervous system depressant. Physical reactions can include impaired mental thinking and loss of motor skills. GHB appears as either an odorless liquid or white powder. Prior to 1990 it was sold through various retail sources, mostly to body builders as a growth hormone. No longer popular among athletes it has become a party drug causing sedative effects for about two to twelve hours. GHB does not have FDA approval for consumers and is controlled. GHB, like Rohypnol, has been suspected in date rape cases in which blackouts and loss of memory has occurred. Overdoses can cause the user to slip into a coma, or even die. | |||
| Methcathinone | |||
| Methcathinone is called CAT on the street. It is a drug closely related to methamphetamine. CAT first appeared on the drug scene in Wisconsin in 1991, and has since spread across America. Methcathinone was placed in Schedule I on May 1, 1993. Ephedrine is the key ingredient in manufacturing CAT. It is extracted from commercially available tablets oxidized by adding chromium salts or potassium dichromate. CAT is an off-white, yellowish, or brownish colored powder. The most common method of consuming CAT, is snorting, but it may be smoked, taken orally, or dissolved in water and injected. Its effects are similar to that of methamphetamine acting as a central nervous system stimulant lasting four to twelve hours. | |||
| Ecstasy (XTC) or MDMA | |||
| Ecstasy (XTC) or MDMA is a drug related to amphetamines. Ecstasy’s chemical name is 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine. Generally it is sold in a white to brown colored powder form for about $10.00 to $20.00 a dose (1/4 gram). It is generally snorted or smoked. It is rarely injected. It causes a short term stimulant and hallucinogenic effect. |
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"Huffing"
