It's happening in all parts of the Commonwealth and among all types of children. Death can result from one-time use.
Some children have accidents, choke to death or have heart attacks.
For some children, this is not just experimentation but an addiction. Younger children may just use inhalants while older youth are more likely to use inhalants with alcohol and other drugs. They are inexpensive compared to drugs and are easy to steal or shoplift. Lay the person on his or her side to prevent choking on vomit. Call an ambulance and stay with the person until he or she sees a doctor.