Define navigation bar settings. About Inhalant abuse is one of the fastest growing drug problems for today's youth nearly doubling in the past decade. It is also one of the most dangerous. The scary thing is that inhalants are legal and part of our everyday lives. There are over 1,000 common products found in the home, classroom, and office that can offer a child an inhaled high.
Solvents are liquids such as glues, paints, and polishes.
Gases are aerosol sprays like hair spray and spray paint, as well as medical gases like nitrous oxide. Almost all pressurized aerosol sprays can be abused. Sprayed directly into a bag, empty soft drink can or other container and inhaled. Sprayed or poured onto a cloth or piece of clothing and inhaled deeply from the fabric. Sniffing or huffing begins at a young age.