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Originally Posted by Steve223
As a teen, I used to inhale toxic vapors to catch a buzz. I would get high off of my albuterol inhaler by taking several times the normal dose. I also would inhale lighter fluid as well. After the use of these chemicals, I started to feel very slow and stupid and noticed that after a while I was getting a headache from inhaling them so luckily I stopped at around age 17. The thing is after that my life seemed to change and I am wondering if I may have dumbed myself down due to the use of them.
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Hello Steve223: Yes, my understanding has always been that one can sustain brain damage as a result of inhaling toxic vapors. However, I'm certainly no expert on this sort of thing. It is really something that would be better discussed with a physician or perhaps another professional in the field of addictions.
I am pleased to hear that you were able to stop engaging in this practice. Hopefully the changes that have occurred were not due to inhaling toxic vapors. However, whether they are or are not, the sooner your concerns are addressed, the better. Good luck!
