Dust Off is a popular brand of dust cleaner that contains difluoroethane; a colorless, compressed gas and individuals have found that huffing Dust Off produces a euphoric affect. With huffing growing increasingly more popular over the past few years with kids and young adults, it is very easy to understand why there has been an increase in people struggling with a Dust Off addiction in South Florida.
Most inhalants have ingredients that can be found in household products, such as Dust Off, but are not intended to be concentrated. Boredom and ease of access have resulted in children, teenagers and those incarcerated to frequently abuse these products. As a result, Dust Off Addiction in South Florida is a very real problem.
Those who abuse Dust Off will hold a plastic bag over their head and inhale from the aerosol or, in some cases, breathe in from a solvent soaked rag. With outcomes ranging from alcohol-like intoxication to vivid hallucinations, exactly what an individual will experience depends on how much of the gas is inhaled.
Long term effects of huffing include depression, irritability, disorientation, lack of coordination and inattentiveness. And, due to the fact that the high only lasts for a few minutes, users often times continue to huff for several hours. Reports have shown this type of use can result in unconsciousness and, even sometimes, death.
If you or someone you know is struggling with Dust Off Addiction in South Florida, help should be sought today. The Delray Center for Healing has many options available and will design a program specifically suited to fit your individual needs.