Inhalants: Difference between revisions

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====Alkyl nitrites (poppers)====

[[Alkyl nitrites]] (also known as poppers) are a class of volatile liquid substances whose fumes are inhaled for recreational purposes, particularly in preparation for sexual activities.<ref name="MerckManuals">{{Citation | title=Volatile Nitrites - Special Subjects | url=https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/special-subjects/recreational-drugs-and-intoxicants/volatile-nitrites?ruleredirectid=249&qt=&sc=&alt=}}</ref> They are known for producing intense but short-lived muscle relaxing effects that start after about 15 seconds and last for up to 3 minutes.

[[Alkyl nitrites]] (also known as poppers) are a class of volatile liquid substances whose fumes are inhaled for recreational purposes, particularly in preparation for sexual activities.<ref name="MerckManuals">{{Citation | title=Volatile Nitrites - Special Subjects | url=https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/special-subjects/recreational-drugs-and-intoxicants/volatile-nitrites?ruleredirectid=249&qt=&sc=&alt=}}</ref> They are known for producing intense but short-lived muscle relaxing effects that start after about 15 seconds and last for up to 3 minutes.The substance is often sold under the name 'Rush'.

===General anesthetics===

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======Food grade cream chargers compared to medical nitrous oxide======

*Medical grade contains 50% nitrous oxide, and 50% oxygen.

*The gas from "cream chargers" contains food grade, not medical grade nitrous oxide. Thus, they can contain a range of impurities, such as industrial grease left over from manufacturing, and tiny particles of steel from the pierced metal. Users can filter them through a piece of cotton, cloth, or clothing to reduce the amount of impurities inhaled.<ref>https://www.dancewizensw.org.au/filtering-nangs</ref><ref>http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/nitrous/nitrous_article2.shtml</ref> Regular cleaning of nitrous dispensing devices can also reduce the harm posed by impurities.

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Both medical and nonmedical inhalants should be avoided by:

* Inhaling large quantities continuously with a strap-on mask connected to a gas canister. Because it will eventually cause oxygen deprivation. In some cases, users have died from a lack of oxygen, also known as hypoxia{{citation needed}}.

* Inhaling compressed gas directly from a container. Because it can cause aerosol burn and frostbite.

*Inhaling large quantities continuously with a strap-on mask connected to a gas canister. Because it will eventually cause oxygen deprivation. In some cases, users have died from a lack of oxygen, also known as hypoxia{{citation needed}}.

*Inhaling compressed gas directly from a container. Because it can cause aerosol burn and frostbite.

===Addiction potential===

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 ====Alkyl nitrites (poppers)====
-[[Alkyl nitrites]] (also known as poppers) are a class of volatile liquid substances whose fumes are inhaled for recreational purposes, particularly in preparation for sexual activities.<ref name="MerckManuals">{{Citation | title=Volatile Nitrites - Special Subjects | url=https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/special-subjects/recreational-drugs-and-intoxicants/volatile-nitrites?ruleredirectid=249&qt=&sc=&alt=}}</ref> They are known for producing intense but short-lived muscle relaxing effects that start after about 15 seconds and last for up to 3 minutes.
+[[Alkyl nitrites]] (also known as poppers) are a class of volatile liquid substances whose fumes are inhaled for recreational purposes, particularly in preparation for sexual activities.<ref name="MerckManuals">{{Citation | title=Volatile Nitrites - Special Subjects | url=https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/special-subjects/recreational-drugs-and-intoxicants/volatile-nitrites?ruleredirectid=249&qt=&sc=&alt=}}</ref> They are known for producing intense but short-lived muscle relaxing effects that start after about 15 seconds and last for up to 3 minutes.The substance is often sold under the name 'Rush'.
 ===General anesthetics===
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 ======Food grade cream chargers compared to medical nitrous oxide======
 *Medical grade contains 50% nitrous oxide, and 50% oxygen.
 *The gas from "cream chargers" contains food grade, not medical grade nitrous oxide. Thus, they can contain a range of impurities, such as industrial grease left over from manufacturing, and tiny particles of steel from the pierced metal. Users can filter them through a piece of cotton, cloth, or clothing to reduce the amount of impurities inhaled.<ref>https://www.dancewizensw.org.au/filtering-nangs</ref><ref>http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/nitrous/nitrous_article2.shtml</ref> Regular cleaning of nitrous dispensing devices can also reduce the harm posed by impurities.<!-- Added to: Inhalants, Nitrous -->
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 Both medical and nonmedical inhalants should be avoided by:
-* Inhaling large quantities continuously with a strap-on mask connected to a gas canister. Because it will eventually cause oxygen deprivation. In some cases, users have died from a lack of oxygen, also known as hypoxia{{citation needed}}.
-* Inhaling compressed gas directly from a container. Because it can cause aerosol burn and frostbite.
+*Inhaling large quantities continuously with a strap-on mask connected to a gas canister. Because it will eventually cause oxygen deprivation. In some cases, users have died from a lack of oxygen, also known as hypoxia{{citation needed}}.
+*Inhaling compressed gas directly from a container. Because it can cause aerosol burn and frostbite.
 ===Addiction potential===