If you have noticed(many people have) my post are always good for reference purpose(blushing). Its only because I write posts based on inspirations and happenings.
I was in a fuel station yesterday, I saw how people were hugging the fuel pump, almost kissing it, lol, so I decided to post this.
A research work:
Sniffing gasoline is a popular form of
inhalant abuse . People inhale the
fumes and this leads to intoxication.
This type of inhalant abuse is
associated with poverty. In recent
years it has been a great concern in
Australia because of the number of
aboriginal community members who
have been involved in this form of
substance abuse. Sniffing petrol can
be lethal, and it is already
responsible for many deaths around
the world.
The Effects of Sniffing Gasoline
Hydrocarbons in petrol depress the
central nervous system an this can
create a state similar to alcohol
intoxication. Lead adds to the effect
of intoxication. Even unleaded
gasoline can still contain small
traces of lead. This can increase the
ability of the substance to produce
hallucinations.
It doesn’t take long to become
intoxicated from sniffing petrol;
usually not more than five minutes,
and people will feel the effects after
just one minute. The petrol fumes
enter the lungs, and from there into
the bloodstream and on up to the
brain. The typical effects that users
of this inhalant will experience
include:
* Euphoria
* Numbness
* Disorientation
* Hallucinations
* Slurred speech
* Lack of coordination
* Slowed down reflexes
* Increased libido
* Dizziness
* A feeling of lightness
* Disassociation with the
environment
* Coughing
* Vomiting
* Impaired decision making
* Muscle weakness
* Increased chattiness and
extroversion
Why People Sniff Petrol
Sniffing gasoline is an easy way for
people to temporarily escape their
problems; it can also help relieve
boredom. This is a substance that is
relatively easy for people to get their
hands on. It is much easier to buy
petrol than it is illegal drugs, and it
is also a lot cheaper as well. When
the aboriginal communities in
Australia were face with an alcohol
clampdown many of them responded
by turning to inhalant abuse as an
alternative.
People don’t usually start out with
the intention of using these
substances long-term, but it just
sneaks up on them. In the beginning
they may do it just to experiment or
because of peer pressure. It doesn’t
take too long for it to become a
crutch that they need to make it
through the day. Inhalant abuse can
quickly take over the life of the
individual and destroys everything
they once valued.
The Dangers of Sniffing Gasoline
Sniffing petrol can have a
devastating effect on the body long-
term. Even short-term use of this
inhalant can be dangerous. Gasoline
contains an alarming number of
different toxins that can seriously
harm the body. Over a period of time
these toxins will build up in the body
until they start to damage the
different organs including the brain.
Some of the most common dangers
include:
* Respiratory problems
* Permanent brain damage
* Depressed immune system
* Blood abnormalities
* Heart damage
* Liver and kidney damage
* Chronic headaches
* Chronic fatigue
* Nose bleeds
* Irregular heart beat
* Miscarriages
* Low birth weight for babies of
mothers who abused this inhalant
* High and low blood pressure
*Lung infections
* Brain hemorrhage
* Seizures
* Coma
* Family problems
* Financial problems
* Death. 100 people died of petrol
sniffing between 1981 and 2003 in
Australia alone
.
Signs of Gasoline Sniffing
Those individual who sniff petrol can
exhibit a number of symptoms
including:
* They have a gasoline aroma on
their clothes and breath
* Body tremors
* Clumsiness and poor coordination
* Mood swings
* Periods of depression
* Paranoia
* Aggression
* Personality changes
* Memory loss and blackouts(lol, that is why fuel station attendants forget your face unless you have bribed them once or twice)
* Loss of appetite
* Secretive behavior and lying
* Criminality
* A rash around their nose or mouth
* Inability to sleep
* Always tired
* Periods when they are extremely
talkative
* Inability to hold down a job
* Unable to meet family and social
commitments
Gasoline Sniffing Withdrawal
Symptoms
The withdrawal symptoms associated
with giving up sniffing petrol tend to
be mild when compared to some
other forms of substance abuse. The
most common symptoms include:
* Irritability(no wonder my two sis vomits whenever we enter a fuel station)
* Mental fogginess
* Mood swings
* Reduced appetite
* Insomnia
* Anxiety
* Depression
Treatment for Petrol Sniffing
Petrol sniffing can cause a lot of
damage to mental and physical
functioning. The only realistic
treatment is complete abstinence
before too much harm is done. Once
the individual has stopped the abuse
they will then have to work on
building a new life in recovery. This
usually involves finding new coping
strategies and better ways for
dealing with stress. If the individual
only quits the inhalant abuse,
without making any other changes,
they can soon be attracted to other
negative behaviors. Going through
rehab is likely to increase the
chances of an inhalant abuser
making a success of recovery.
Guess you got orientated ?. So whenever you see people hugging a fuel pump or putting their face so close to the pump, tell them some of the things you read here.
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