The term ‘whippit’ refers to a pressurized canister of nitrous oxide used to charge a whipped cream dispenser. Whippits are a valuable tool in the culinary world and have a great many legitimate applications. However, they have also become a common inhalant used for recreational drug abuse. This is why, in recent years, regulations governing […]
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Huffing is a method of substance abuse that is usually initiated with an end goal of obtaining a high. It’s speedy euphoric- triggering effect makes it a cost-effective alternative to highly-priced drug options, the likes of nicotine, cocaine, and alcohol. According to the Mayo Clinic inhalant abuse is practiced through a broad range of mechanisms namely: sniffing, […]
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Usually, recovery rooms have countless recovery slogans placed on the walls. Although they may seem simple, they often have a deeper meaning derived from recovery literature. Most of these slogans were written by people who found a way to overcome addiction many years ago. Today, we will share some of these slogans and their meanings […]
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Currently, the annual number of inhalant-caused deaths remains unclear, albeit the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition (NIPC) estimation of 100- 125 deaths annually. Despite the continued professional development by medical practitioners- examiners, coroners and pathologists, they are yet to find a clear-ways of predicting inhalant use. Additionally, the intensive researches appear to be limited in accurately […]
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Psst. Your 6th grader or 9th grader may have a secret. And it’s not engaging in premarital sex or smoking marijuana. It’s called huffing, and it could be as innocuous as a few cans of pressurized whipped cream. Called whippets, people, notably the very young, inhale the nitrous oxide (laughing gas) that is charged to […]
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People have always devised ways of getting high even by using the ordinary products used in homes and offices. While it could be destructive to people when uncontrolled, getting high is a popular approach that some people use to reset the mind. In this article, we compiled a list of commonly abused inhalants. 1. A […]
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Nobody would ever want to suffer from any drug addiction. It is neither an excellent experience to have a loved one addicted to drugs. At the early stages of using inhalants can seem satisfying. However, at the point of addiction, the desire to look for a solution crops in. The fear of withdrawal usually accompanies […]
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Nearly all used products produce effects similar to anesthetics, which slow down the body’s function. Varying upon level of dosage, the user can experience slight stimulation, feeling of less inhibition or loss of consciousness. The user can also suffer from Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome. The user can die the 1st, 10th or 100th time he or she […]
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Here are various inhalant laws by state * indicates state which provides a fine, jail time or treatment option for violation of inhalant laws State Law Prohibits Substances Prohibited Fine Jail Treatment Arizona sale, transfer, or offer to sell to minor vapor releasing substance containing toxic substance * * California sale, distribution, dispensation, possession to […]
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