Inhalants Detox Program

Inhalant Detox and Withdrawal

Detoxing from inhalants varies in its difficulty depending on how much, how long, and which inhalant(s) were used. Withdrawal symptoms can include sweating, nausea, muscle cramps, agitation, shaking and chills, headaches, and hallucinations. Some users may even have convulsions. It is important to have a medical detox when withdrawing from inhalants because of the damage the chemicals have done to the brain and body. Here at Recovery Ways our staff can help the patient through the cravings and other symptoms but also make sure that their organs are healthy and if not, can help make them so. After detoxing and addressing any bodily and brain damage, we can help the patient understand why they started using the drug and teach them ways that they can avoid relapsing. With our individualized care, we can provide the right treatment for each patient that will allow them to maintain a healthy sober life.

Physical Symptoms

Depending on how long the addict has been abusing inhalants and which inhalants they used their can be significant physical symptoms that may need to be monitored with a medical detox.

• Sweating
• Nausea
• Shaking
• Chills
• Muscle cramps
• Headaches
• Convulsions

Abuse/Addiction Potential

Inhalant addiction is a rare substance dependency but is becoming more common among teenagers. With regular use inhalants can cause a physical and psychological dependence. Users may know of the negative effects and still use the inhalants without being able to stop. Most users will use the inhalants multiple times a day, every day.

Long-Term Withdrawal Symptoms

Inhalants can cause irreversible damage to the brain and other vital organs that can cause life-long difficulties for the users. The most difficult withdrawal symptom for inhalant abusers is the cravings. The difficulty with this is that inhalants are easily accessible and there are so many different variations. Recovery Ways will give them the tools they need to overcome their cravings and addiction. We will also help them understand their addiction and why it may have started as well as any co-occurring disorders.