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Organic solvent and aerosol abuse.

N S Miller1, M S Gold

  • 1Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York.

American Family Physician
|July 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Inhaling household and commercial volatile organic solvents and aerosols can cause euphoria, hallucinations, and intoxication. Chronic use may lead to addiction and severe toxic effects.

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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Volatile organic solvents and aerosols are common in household and commercial products.
  • Inhalation is a primary route of exposure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the acute and chronic effects of inhaling volatile organic solvents and aerosols.
  • To highlight the potential for addiction.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on solvent and aerosol inhalation.
  • Analysis of reported toxicological and neurological effects.

Main Results:

  • Inhalation can induce euphoria, sedation, hallucinations, ataxia, and intoxication.
  • Acute and chronic toxic effects are documented.
  • Addiction is a risk with chronic exposure.

Conclusions:

  • Volatile organic solvent and aerosol inhalation poses significant health risks.
  • Awareness of these risks is crucial for public health and safety.

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