Glue Sniffers
What is Glue Sniffing?
Glue Sniffing is a form of inhalant abuse. Those who sniff glue are intoxicating fumes from the solvents found in the adhesives. Often people will sniff glue as a way to escape from the stress of daily life or to fill in for boredom. It is growing in popularity amongst Indian teenagers because of it is easily obtainable and effects are almost instantaneous. After sniffing glue the abuser experiences a feeling of euphoria and exhilaration.
How Glue is Sniffed
Typically people who sniff glue will empty the solvent into a plastic bag and then put their face inside, breathing deeply. The solvant can also be heated and then inhaled or it can be poured onto a rag and the vapors then inhaled.
Effects of Glue Sniffing
loss of coordination
muscular movement
slurring of speech
mental deterioration
hallucination
drowsiness
coma
respiratory failure
dizziness
Many people have lost their lives while high on glue because they feel urged to “attempt the impossible”.
Glue Sniffing Use
Glue sniffing is common amongst teenagers looking for a way to get high. With glue easy to come by and its effects almost instantaneous many young people use glue sniffing on a regular basis. Feelings of euphoria, invincibility, exhilaration and the hallucinations produced by glue sniffing often will lead to long term use. When a person sniffs glue over a long period of time they will develop a tolerance and even a physical and psychological dependency to the drug. When stopping its use they will experience withdrawal symptoms than vary in severity amongst users.
Glue sniffing is a danger to the persons health. Drowsiness caused by glue sniffing can result in coma and respiratory failure. The means of sniffing glue such as within a bag can result in suffocation. Heart failure can occur in users of high doses.
Signs of Glue Sniffing Addiction
smells of glue
thoughts and actions consumed by glue sniffing
trouble concentrating
Prolonged use
Withdrawal when stopping its use
Trouble at work, home and school
Difficulties in personal relationships
Financial strain
Lack of interest in normal activities
Withdrawal Symptoms of Glue Sniffing
Forgetfulness
Difficulty concentrating
Anorexia
Nausea
Irritability
Excitability
Anxiety
