Inhalant Abuse: It's Deadly!

Inhalant abuse refers to the deliberate inhalation or sniffing of fumes, vapors or gases from common household products for the purpose of "getting high".

While Inhalant Abuse is an often-overlooked form of substance abuse... it is a deadly one. It can kill suddenly, and it can kill those who sniff for the first time.

Every year, young people die of inhalant abuse. Those who don't may also suffer permanent brain damage, loss of muscle control, and severe damage and destruction to several vital organs.

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We have compiled important information about Inhalant Abuse on this website. Please select the appropriate group on the right to learn more!

It is important to be educated about Inhalant Abuse! When you know the facts, you won't be tempted to experiment with inhalants... and knowing the facts will help you communicate the dangers of inhalants to others. Inhalants are not drugs... they are deadly chemicals that kill!

Inhalant use is also called "sniffing" "huffing" "bagging" or "ballooning".

It can cause SUDDEN SNIFFING DEATH SYNDROME. The heart begins to overwork, beating quickly and unevenly, which can lead heart failure and death within minutes of a session of use. This syndrome, known as "sudden sniffing death," can result from a single session of inhalant use by an otherwise healthy young person.

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