What symptom is linked to the use of inhalants?

The link between inhalant use and nausea is well-established. Inhalants can lead to a range of acute symptoms due to their chemical composition and the way they affect the body when inhaled. Nausea often occurs because inhalants can irritate the gastrointestinal tract, especially when ingested in large amounts or over extended periods.

Inhalants also depress the central nervous system, which can contribute to a variety of physical reactions, including gastrointestinal distress. Additionally, the euphoric effects of inhalants may lead some users to consume them in social situations where overeating or drinking can be common, further contributing to feelings of nausea.

While muscle hypertrophy, impaired immune function, and drowsiness can be observed under certain conditions related to substance abuse, they are not the primary or direct symptoms associated with inhalant use. Drowsiness, while a possible effect due to the depressant action of inhalants, is less specific as a common symptom directly tied to inhalant use compared to the nausea that many users report.