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| What They
Are: |
Inhalants (say: in-hay-luntz) are
substances that are sniffed or huffed to give the user an immediate
rush, or high.
They include glues, paint thinners, dry cleaning fluids, gasoline,
felt-tip marker fluid, hair spray, deodorants, spray paint, and
whipped cream dispensers (whippets). |
| Sometimes
Called: |
whippets, poppers,
snappers, rush, bolt, bullet |
| How They're
Used: |
These are inhaled directly from the container (called
sniffing or snorting), from a plastic bag (called bagging), or by
holding an inhalant-soaked rag in the mouth (called huffing). |
| What They Do to
You: |
Inhalants produce a quick feeling of being drunk - followed by
sleepiness, staggering, dizziness, and confusion. Long-time users
get headaches, nosebleeds, and
sometimes lose their sense of smell. Inhalants decrease oxygen to
the brain and can cause brain damage.
Although inhalants can be found around the house, they're so bad
for you that using them, even one time, can kill
you. | |
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