Question 1

how involved or not do i get in being a friend to a single mother friend/acquaintance i just found out is sniffing paint?  i just found out, so upset.

Accepted Answer

Discuss with: child protective services.  Depending on your jurisdiction, you can probably report anonymously.

Question 2

i have paint on my head.

Accepted Answer

Ok: Try hot water and it will slowly come off be gentle

Question 3

sniffing alcohol is it bad?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Rubbing alcohol is a poison that should not be inhaled or consumed.  It is to be used on the skin to clean a wound.  It can cause severe metabolic problems and even death if ingested.  Ethyl or drinking alcohol should also not be inhaled.  The intoxication that occurs from its inhalation can also be fatal.

Question 4

are paint fumes dangerous to kids?

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To everyone: Paint fumes, in concentrated enough and lengthy enough form can harm the body -  particularly the liver and sometimes the lung.

Question 5

can the paint on my t-shirt be toxic?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the shirt is painted with lead paint it can be toxic. Some of the synthetic chemicals in shirts can be a problem for people too. 
Check out the following site. https://www.aaemonline.org/

Question 6

how dangerous are indoor paint smells ?

Accepted Answer

Better to be: safe and don't inhale paint fumes, which can be very dangerous. Open windows to ventilate the area. Check with your doctor if you think you have symptoms from paint inhalation.

Question 7

what happens if you touch paint thinner?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Getting small amounts on your hands is not a problem.

Question 8

is lead free paint harmful if swallowed wet ?

Accepted Answer

Swallowing paint: I am curious as to why you asked your question. I would advise that no paint should be swallowed.

If you have small children then protecting them from fresh or drying paint is important. If they have been exposed and are not ill you may be lucky. If they are ill and this has occurred please get them to the pediatrician.

Question 9

can sniffing windex too often harm your health?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are delibrately "sniffing" also known as huffing, you can cause damage to your brain, heart, liver, kidneys... So stop it.

Question 10

what happens if you sniffing rubbing alcohol 70%?

Accepted Answer

Sniffing alcohol: Flushing, headache, dizziness, liver toxicity.

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How involved or not do i get in being a friend to a single mother friend/acquaintance i just found out is sniffing paint? i just found out, so upset.

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I have paint on my head.

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Sniffing alcohol is it bad?

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Are paint fumes dangerous to kids?

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Can the paint on my t-shirt be toxic?

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How dangerous are indoor paint smells ?

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What happens if you sniffing rubbing alcohol 70%?

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