Christian Inhalant Addiction Treatment

Definition

Although there is no drug classification for inhalant substances, they are referred to as a group of drugs that are inhaled in the form of a gas or solvent. Inhalants are often used by spraying or placing into plastic bags, empty aluminum soda cans, etc., and held over the mouth and nose while inhaling. Other ways of use include inhaling directly from an open container, or dousing a rag with the chemicals and holding over the face. Unfortunately, inhalants are readily available or can be found from just about anywhere. From your very own home and/or garage to the local hardware store, there are literally hundreds of different over-the-counter and sanction free alternatives for the inhaler to use to achieve the desired “high”. The users high is best explained as feelings of lightheadedness, pleasure, giddiness, euphoria and an overall state of wellbeing. At the same time, if the user inhales an excessive amount of product; the user will experience a loss of motor coordination, state of confusion and make impulsive and reckless decisions. Inhalants are primarily household products or chemicals such as:

gasoline, freon gas, permanent markers, vegetable cooking spray, hair spray, BBQ grill igniter fluid, rubber cement, paint thinner, spray paints, helium, computer keyboard cleaner, turpentine, shoe polish, airplane (super) glue, degreasers, spray deodorant, asthmas inhalers, nasal and analgesic sprays, spot removers, spray starch, lighter fluid, room freshener, nail polish remover, acetone, dry cleaning fluids, pure toluene, carburetor cleaner, engine cleaner, WD-40, engine performance enhancers, propane, butane, whipped cream (nitrous oxide), lacquer and lacquer thinner, ether, chloroform, aerosols and other common household cleaning, cooking, or general purpose chemicals.

Besides rapidly depleting your brain cells, inhalants are very dangerous in nature and cause frequent deaths due to asphyxiation from vomit, suffocation from using chemicals in combination with plastic bags, sudden heart attacks, explosions from highly flammable chemicals, and instant freezing of the respiratory system (from high pressured storage tanks). These types of symptoms are very similar to that of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Treatment for Inhalant Addiction

If you or a loved one has a life threatening inhalant addiction, you must seek after immediate professional treatment help. The first step you are going to want to go through is a “social detoxification” which involves placement in a residential inpatient Christian drug treatment program relying heavily on the staff and group family for support and guidance. This is done to ensure a physical separation between you and the inhalant(s) are secured. You will give your brain and body the necessary rest it requires to function properly again. This will also allow time for you to become aware of your triggers and reasons behind huffing. You will also be able to further develop new alternative healthy coping skills and explore your underlying and mental health issues.

To finally recover from your inhalant addiction, you must undergo an outpatient aftercare program to ensure accountability and to keep you healthy and on the right track. Upon successful completion of both inpatient and outpatient programs, you can expect to continue to regularly attend 12-Step meetings found locally within your community. You might find yourself living in a monitored environment such as sober living. Our Christian Recovery Center is able to provide these different levels of care and is an expert provider when it comes to inhalant addiction treatment. We develop a personalized and individual relapse prevention and safety plan dealing with the thoughts, behaviors and feelings associated with inhalant addiction. On average, our clients successfully complete their inpatient residential stay in 60 days and our outpatient Christian treatment program within 90-180 days. If a Christian Recovery Center client desires to move into sober living, we are willing to help them through every step until this occurs. Our ChristianRecovery Center’s promise is backed with a lifetime guarantee.