Inhalant use refers to the intentional breathing of a gas or vapor with of purpose of getting high.
According to national surveys, inhaling dangerous products is becoming one of the most widespread problems in the country. The 1999 National Household Survey found that almost half a million young people use inhalants in any month. The following provides additional information on inhalant abuse as well as links to related sites. The quick high from inhalants lasts only a few minutes, so abusers often inhale repeatedly over several hours. Most inhalants are common products found right in the home.