From Chocolate to Morphine: Everything You Need to Know About Mind-Altering Drugs by Rosen Winifred & Weil Andrew T

Author:Rosen, Winifred & Weil, Andrew T. [Rosen, Winifred]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 2004-12-09T05:00:00+00:00

10. Solvents and Inhalants; Deliriants; PCP and Ketamine

THE DRUGS DESCRIBED in this chapter are a strange assortment of chemicals and plants that do not fit neatly into other categories. Some of them are more toxic than the substances discussed earlier, and, though all of them have their devoted fans, experienced users regard them as second-rate or substitute drugs, not worth taking unless preferred drugs are unavailable.

Organic Solvents

In chemistry, the word organic refers to compounds of carbon. Some of the simplest organic chemicals are clear, volatile liquids made by distilling petroleum. These liquids have many uses in industry. Some, like gasoline, make good fuels because they burn readily. Others, like benzene and toluene, dissolve grease and oil, making them useful as cleaning fluids and solvents.

The fumes of these organic solvents have strong chemical odors and make people feel lightheaded, hot, and dizzy. Cans and bottles of them usually carry warning labels about using them only with good ventilation. Many people dislike breathing solvent fumes, but some find it interesting and repeatedly sniff certain household products or gasoline to change their state of consciousness. Products containing organic solvents include some glues (rubber cement and model airplane glue), paint thinner, lighter fluid, and varnish, wax, and spot removers.

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