Question

Nerve damage leading to neurological impairment is a function of chronic exposure to inhalant drugs. how might inhalants affect this system?

Answer 1

Inhalant drugs usually affect the neurons by damaging the myelin or myelinolysis. In the event of myelin damage, the saltatory conduction of the nerve will be deranged and the conduction velocity will be reduced, even in large diameter nerves. This can lead to significant neurological impairments to the patient.