Inhalant-Induced Disorder

• June 25, 2020
• Tony Guo
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Inhalant-Induced Disorder

• Intoxication
  • Develops during or shortly after use of or exposure to volatile inhalants
  • Symptoms include:
    • Dizziness, ataxia, muscle weakness
    • Euphoria, excitation, disinhibition, slurred speech
    • Nystagmus, blurred or double vision
    • Psychomotor retardation, hypoactive reflexes
    • Stupor or coma
• Withdrawal
  • May occur after chronic and long-term use
  • Symptoms may include:
    • Restlessness, nausea and vomiting,
    • Runny nose and watery eyes,
    • Poor attention and concentration, and mood changes.

Opioid Use Disorder

• Profile of the substance
  • Opioids of natural origin
  • Opioid derivatives
  • Synthetic opiate-like drugs
• Patterns of use/abuse
  • Two ways in which patients get addicted
    • Obtaining the drug by prescription from a physician for the relief of a medical problem
    • Individuals who use the drugs for recreational purposes and obtain them from illegal sources
• Effects on the body
  • C N S effects – Euphoria, mood changes, and mental clouding.
  • Gastrointestinal effects – Stomach and intestinal tone are increased, but peristalsis in the intestine is diminished
  • Cardiovascular effects
  • Sexual functioning – Causes a decrease in sexual function and diminished libido that can lead to erectile dysfunction, impotence, and orgasm failure for both male and female.