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Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Getting "high" with glue sniffing

Glue sniffing is the inhalation of the fumes from organic solvents of the type found in paints, lighter fuel and glue, for their hallucinatory effects.

The ill effects of it is much the same as marijuana, but the dangerous thing about glue is that it is not a banned substance and is readily available in shops. Obviously when someone continues sniffing it to get high they are more vulnerable to mental problems.

As well as being addictive, solvents are dangerous for their effects on the user's liver, heart and lungs. It is believed that solvents produce hallucinations by dissolving the cell membrane of brain cells, thus altering the way the cells conduct electrical impulses. The experience of solvent inhalation was like being intensely drunk for a short period of time.

The dangerous thing about it is that breathing and heart rate are depressed, and feeling of unreality kicks in and users may feel thick-headed, dizzy, giggly, and dreamy.Some feel nauseous and may vomit. With larger doses, users may hallucinate; The effects last between 15 to 45 minutes and headaches or feelings of drowsiness are common after-effects.

Some young people who sniff glue or solvents appear to "get away with it" for a long time, but the habit is always associated with risk. The immediate effects are similar to those of excessive alcohol consumption. The mood and behaviour of the sniffers are affected. DEATH can occur even after the first attempt to sniff.

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