Dependence, addiction and overdose risk
Prolonged use of inhalants increases the likelihood of becoming tolerant, meaning a user's body adapts to the effects of inhalant use and needs more to achieve the desired high.
Psychological dependence can develop where inhalants are used to manage day to day functioning leading to clouded thoughts and actions.
Physical dependence is considered rare, buts occurs when users develop withdrawal symptoms including shaking and sweating until they receive another dose of their preferred inhalant.
Withdrawal symptoms also happen when the user decides to suddenly stop their inhalant use. Withdrawal effects are usually mild, but some users can experience extreme symptoms including anxiety, depression, loss of appetite, irritation, aggressive behaviour, dizziness, tremors, and nausea.
Death from inhalant abuse and it can be random meaning users can die from there 1st use, 50th use or 100th use. It is impossible to guarantee safe use. See the special section on sudden sniffing death.
