Which of the following is listed as a possible outcome or sign of inhalant intoxication?

• A. Euphoria
• B. Nystagmus
• C. Slurred speech
• D. Weight loss

Answer: (D)

Inhalants rapidly depress the central nervous system and produce an immediate subjective “high,” often described as euphoria or disinhibition. This aligns with the most recognizable short-term outcome of inhalant use. Physical signs reflect CNS effects as well, such as nystagmus (involuntary eye movements) and slurred speech, which can accompany intoxication. Weight loss, while it can occur with chronic inhalant abuse due to poor nutrition or neglect, is not an acute sign of intoxication itself. So, among the options, euphoria best represents a listed outcome of inhalant intoxication, with nystagmus and slurred speech as plausible accompanying signs, whereas weight loss is not an immediate intoxication sign.