Parents should be aware of the following signs of an inhalant abuse problem:

• Chemical odors on breath or clothing;
• Paint or other stains on face, hands, or clothes;
• Hidden empty spray paint or solvent containers and chemical-soaked rags or clothing;
• Drunk or disoriented appearance;
• Slurred speech;
• Nausea or loss of appetite;
• Inattentiveness, lack of coordination, irritability, and depression;
• Missing household items.