What the hell does this mean?

Question

i have a boyfriend who says he has been "huffing' lately what does this mean?


DOES IT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH INHALING SOMETHING

Answer 1

Fast Facts About Huffing


"Huffing," or inhaling volatile substances, is becoming increasingly popular among children, especially among 12- to 14-year-olds (Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, 1998;152(8):781--786).


Huffing can kill the very first time children experiment with it.


Alarmingly, about 20% of eighth-graders report having done it (International Journal of Addiction, 1993;28:1613--1621).


Besides sudden cardiac arrest (the most common cause of death from inhalants), huffing can kill quickly in a number of other ways. Motor vehicle accidents, falls, and other traumatic injuries are common and horrible. Others die from suffocation, burns, suicide (from the depression that can follow the high), and from choking--on their own vomit.


About 22% of those who die from huffing do so the first time they try it (Human Toxicology, 1989;8:261--269).


When huffing doesn't kill quickly, it damages the body each time--especially the brain. Huffing can cause memory loss, impaired concentration, hearing loss, loss of coordination, and permanent brain damage. Chronic use can cause permanent heart, lung, liver, and kidney damage as well.


Solvents (found in glues, paints, and polishes), fuels (such as butane), nitrites (found in deodorizers), and almost any kind of aerosol spray can be responsible.


Most huffing takes place with friends (although kids who sniff correction fluid in class when their teachers turn away are not uncommon). Be observant of your child and his or her friends.


Inhalants gradually leave the body for 2 weeks following huffing--mostly through exhaling. The characteristic odor is the biggest clue. Be on the lookout for breath or clothing that smells like chemicals. Look for clothing stains. Watch for spots or sores around the mouth.


Nausea, lack of appetite, weight loss, nervousness, restlessness, and outbursts of anger can all be signs of inhalant abuse. A drunk, dazed, or glassy-eyed appearance might mean your child is abusing inhalants right now.


If you suspect or discover that you child is huffing, get professional help. Treating inhalant abuse is very difficult and requires expert intervention. Withdrawal symptoms may last for weeks. The relapse rate without a long-term (2-year) program is very high.

Answer 2

Huffing usually mean inhaling paint fumes or anything with an aerosol top. This is extremely dangerous and can kill you rather it be your first time or basically your last. People do it to get a cheap high but its the cheap deadly high. You need to confront him and get him help or you could be attending his funeral next week. Don't hesitate, if need be get his parent(s) involved and talk to him and save his life.

Answer 3

Yes. Huffing is normally used to refer to someone inhaling the fumes or vapors from paint, or glue, or similar substances in order to get high. This is extremely dangerous and can result in brain damage or death.

Answer 4

Huffing means inhaleing chemicals of one kind or another, he's risking his health big time,

Answer 5

If i had to guess i would say yes hon he needs help my brother had a friend that died from huffing chemicals and such you need to talk to him

Answer 6

he's porbably huffing paint or dust off. it's a cheap high that lasts only a couple of seconds and kills thousands of brain cells.

Answer 7

get away from him,he inhales anything to get high,not a good person to be with

Answer 8

yes - inhaling stuff to get high, usually household cleaners.

very dangerous, get him to stop.

doesn't anybody just drink anymore??

Answer 9

Yes he is inhaling something like paint or glue or some nasty chemical this is very dangerous please make him stop before he kills himself

Answer 10

You don't need him.