can anything happen to your brain from sniffing pills?

Question

I've sniffed pills for a while and im afraid i might get a brain tumor or a blot. can those really happen if i continue to do so? cuz im haveing bad headaches . eventhough i always have had em.

Answer 1

When you take a drug, it goes through the blood stream to all the various parts of your body. When you sniff it goes straight to your brain. Your brain is getting a massive dose of whatever it is you are inhalling. It hasnt been broken down by the blood stream, kidneys, etc. Yes, you could die. But I reckon what would be worse is that you suffer an irreversible brain injury and end up a vegetable being kept alive by machines, with people having to feed you, take you to the toilet, wipe your bottom, give you showers....How humilating....You are taking one hell of a risk by sniffing anything. Why are you willing to risk death and/or permanent brain damage by this silly practice. You need to stop doing it right now before its too late. If you dont die or get brain damage, the very least that can happen is that you will have permanent nose bleeds because the drugs you have been sniffing has destroyed your nasal cavities.

Get some help....you have an addiction. I suggest you get it quickly before its too late.

Answer 2

Many kinds of prescription drugs can be downright dangerous to inhale, even the smallest amounts. I am a Pharmacy Tech., and there are certain drugs that can seriously injure or even cause death, yes by inhalation.
While I doubt that these are the drugs you are asking about.. why take any chances, don't use any type of pill, over the counter or prescription.. in a manner that was not prescribed to you or directed on the package.

Answer 3

Awww,,yea. What does it matter what you sniff,,I cant think of anything thats good for ya that you can sniff.Dont do that stuff man,,you know better.Take care of your mind,,body & spirit while you are young.

Answer 4

depends what you sniff. i was sniffing vicodin for a while and quit cuz i didn't know either.

Answer 5

Painkillers

Commonly abused painkillers, also known as opioids, narcotics, or analgesics--such as morphine, codeine, OxyContin, Vicodin, Darvon, and Demerol--are highly addictive. A large single dose of certain painkillers can severely depress the respiratory system and even lead to death. Sudden withdrawal from these drugs can lead to violent shaking, bone and muscle pain, diarrhea, and vomiting.



Tranquilizers and Sedatives

Tranquilizers and sedatives fall under the heading of CNS (central nervous system) depressants. Often referred to on the street as "downers" or "chill pills," these drugs commonly are prescribed to relieve anxiety, quell panic attacks, and promote sleep. CNS depressants are addicting, and their long-term use results in tolerance, such that larger doses of the drug are needed to achieve its effects. If use of these drugs is discontinued abruptly, serious withdrawal symptoms, including seizures, can result.



Stimulants

Also referred to as "speed" and "uppers," stimulants such as amphetamines enhance brain activity, producing increased alertness, attention, and energy as well as elevated blood pressure and increased heart rate and respiration. Amphetamines and other stimulants can result in side effects, including insomnia, irritability, dizziness, adverse mood reactions, and loss of appetite. Stimulant users sometimes attempt to counter these effects by using other drugs, such as CNS depressants or opioids. As a result, individuals who continually use stimulants are at a greater risk for developing multiple drug dependencies.



Steroids

Anabolic steroids are hormones derived from the male sex hormone, testosterone. Injected, taken orally, or rubbed into the skin, they are normally used to relieve pain and rebuild muscles from physical injury. They also are used to treat delayed puberty and treat some other hormonally related conditions. Misuse of steroids can retard bone growth; damage the liver, heart, and kidneys; increase blood pressure and bad cholesterol; and cause severe acne. Because they are sex hormones, they can cause growth of facial hair, baldness, clitoral enlargement, menstrual changes, and a deepening of the voice in girls and women. Misuse of steroids also can cause extreme mood swings, aggression, and even violence. Because steroids can cause fat loss and lean muscle gain, some girls use them to achieve shapeliness and to control weight. Some also use them to help reduce their breast size.






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Over-the-Counter (OTC) Abusable Drugs

OTC Stimulants

These amphetamine-like drugs usually contain caffeine and/or phenylpropanolamine and are promoted as appetite suppressants or stay-awake drugs. The use of these drugs is especially high among high school students who also use illicit drugs. When taken in high doses, these drugs can cause an amphetamine-like high and side effects such as restlessness, insomnia, irritability, weight loss, flushed skin, and dilated pupils.



Diet pills

The use of diet pills, some of which are stimulants, is dramatically higher among girls than boys; almost one out of four senior girls has used them at some point, compared with fewer than one in ten boys. Girls and women with eating disorders often abuse diet pills as well as diuretics, emetics, and laxatives, which contribute to weight reduction by inducing vomiting, diarrhea, or water loss.



Other OTC Drugs

Over-the-counter drugs containing nicotine and alcohol are likely candidates for misuse and abuse. For example, some teens, including some nonsmokers, misuse OTC nicotine patches, gum, and other products; of those teens who use nicotine replacement products, 18 percent are nonsmokers. Cough medicines, including some cold medications, often contain alcohol--as much as 40 percent--and may be abused. In the past, a cough medicine might have contained both alcohol and codeine. While codeine is no longer available in OTC medications, its predecessor, dextromethophan (DXM--often labeled DM, Tuss or Maximum Strength), can cause hallucinations and other psychedelic effects when taken in large dosages. Today, cold medications such as Robitussin, Benadryl, NyQuil, and Coricidin are the latest additions to a growing list of OTC drugs that teens abuse to get high, a practice sometimes referred to as "robotripping."

Answer 6

no