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What are inhalants?
Inhalants are ordinary household products such as window cleaner, hair spray, glue, paint, etc., which are “inhaled” or “sniffed” by the user. There are over 1,000 products in the home and on the market which can be used by children as inhalants.

What do inhalants do to the body?
Inhalants are absorbed into the bloodstream within seconds. They affect the brain, lungs, liver and kidneys by slowing the flow of oxygen and replacing it with vapor. This causes the user to feel “high” and experience effects such as dizziness, slurred speech and hallucinations.

What are the effects of inhalant abuse?
Short-term effects:

Long-term effects:

How to prevent the rise of inhalant abuse.

Look for the signs:

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Related Website:
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition
This site specializes in inhalant prevention and awareness education.

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