To produce a quick, temporary high, they sniff or inhale common household products, like nail polish remover, cooking spray or glue.
Inhalants slow down the body's functions and can lead to damage to the brain and nervous system.
They can also lead to unconsciousness and death, referred to as Sudden Sniffing Death, even if used only once. Let parents know that items right under the sink or in the medicine chest could be abused by their children. Dear ACDE , My daughter is going to college this fall. They are depressants and are particularly dangerous when mixed with alcohol. Women have reported being raped after being sedated with these substances, which are slipped into their drinks by an attacker.