A 13-year old Vancouver teen died after inhaling air freshener out of an aerosol can.
Inhalants are the third most widely abused drug.
Only tobacco and alcohol are more popular among drug-using youngsters. Inhalants are gaseous substances that can be found in common household products such as hair spray, nail polish remover, cleaning fluids, gasoline, glue, lighter fluid, marking pens, paint thinners and more. Kids Pay a High Price for Inhaling Kids often feel that they are indestructible, but inhaling familiar household products can hurt any child, teen, or adult. When inhaled through the mouth or nose, inhalants depress the central nervous system and displace the oxygen in the lungs. At first, users may lose self-control and feel giddy or drowsy.