Inhalants are any substance that produce intoxication when intentionally inhaled.
Inhalants are most commonly used by white and Hispanic youth in their late childhood and early adolescence. However, inhalant use is not limited to youth. In addition, some users may have temporary sensory and perceptual hallucinations. The high from inhalant use is rapid and short-lived. Physically, inhalants depress the body's central nervous system, creating short-term effects, such as decreased blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting.