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October Tips of the Month: What are the
Possible Effects of Using Inhalants?
Using inhalants even one time can put
you risk for:
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Sudden Death:
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Suffocation.
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Visual hallucinations and severe mood swings.
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Numbness and tingling of the hands
and feet.
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Prolonged use can result in:
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Headache, muscle weakness,
abdominal pain.
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Decrease or loss of sense of smell.
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Nausea and nosebleeds.
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Hepatitis.
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Violent behavior.
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Irregular heartbeat.
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Liver, lung, and kidney impairment.
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Brain damage.
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Nervous system damage.
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Dangerous chemical imbalances in the body.
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Involuntary passing of urine and feces.
Long-term use of
inhalants has been associated with irreversible brain damage.
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