We carefully label and safely store many household products that are harmful or fatal if swallowed. It's easy to buy inhalants, and abuse is on the increase. In 1994, one in five 8th graders reported using inhalants at least once. Higher doses produce laughter and giddiness, feelings of floating, time and space distortions, and hallucinations. Some people die from heart failure or suffocation the first time they sniff to get high.
Chronic abuse can cause severe, permanent brain damage.
Other side effects include breathing problems, heart palpitations, muscle weakness, abnormalities in liver and kidney functions, chromosome damage, loss of appetite and weight, impaired judgment that can lead to confusion, panic, and violent behavior. In 1994, three in ten high school seniors said they have smoked marijuana at least once. It's the most widely used illicit drug in the United States and tends to be the first illegal drug teens use. Just because it's common doesn't mean marijuana is safe. Memory problems Reduced abilities to do things that need concentration and coordination, such as driving a car.