Inhalants are cheap, legal, and easily accessible products that can be misused to get high.
Student surveys and local arrest records indicate that inhalant abuse is a serious issue in the Fort Worth community, especially among young Hispanic males. As part of National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week March 21-27, the Inhalant Awareness Coalition is hosting a community forum to educate the community about the signs, symptoms, and dangers of inhalant abuse. Other activities during the week include a poster competition for elementary children and skits at several middle and senior high schools. The events are sponsored by the City of Fort Worth Public Health and Police departments and other members of the Inhalant Awareness Coalition. To find out more information, call the Public Health Department northside Outreach Team office at 740-2062.