In the following chart, be aware that the major effects, symptoms of overdose, possible effects of withdrawal, and acute and chronic effects are only potential characteristics of the noted drugs; moreover, the characteristics may not in fact apply to all drugs within the corresponding drug category.

• aerosol sprays, gasoline, kerosene, chloroform, airplane glue, lacquer thinner, acetone, nail polish remover, model cement, lighter fluid, carbon tetrachloride, fluoride-based sprays, metallic paints, typewriter correction fluids
• volatile nitrites (amyl nitrite [“poppers”], butyl, isobutyl [“locker room,” “rush,” “blot,” “quick silver,” “zoom”])
• nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”)

Disinhibition
• euphoria
• dizziness
• slurred speech
• unsteady gait
• drowsiness
• constant involuntary movements of the eyes
• giddiness

Hallucinations
• muscle spasms
• headaches
• dizziness
• loss of balance
• irregular heartbeat
• coma

none

From method of administration
• loss of consciousness
• coma
• death from lack of oxygen