There are many types of drug abuse. The following link gives in depth information about many drugs. This information is maintained by the Drug Enforcement Agency. The intentional misuse of gasoline, solvents, aerosols and other substances through sniffing or huffing has been a problem since the early 1960's. Sniffing is hard to control, because it involves consumer products that are sold for legitimate purposes, are readily available, and are not harmful, if used as directed.
Inhalant abuse can cause numerous long and short term effects.
The sniffing of solvents can lead to sudden death either by asphyxia, suffocation, choking on vomitus, careless and dangerous behaviors in potentially dangerous settings, and sudden sniffing death syndrome. Signs of abuse may differ depending on the substance abused, the frequency or duration of abuse, and the physical makeup of the abuser. General signs of abuse may include problems in school, prevalence of spray cans or soda cans that smell of chemicals around the house, car, or bedroom. Abuse paraphernalia may also include plastic bags, old rags, or socks. No emails for emergencies or exposures.