What's New?
- Any time inhalants are used or experimented with, they may result in a fatal episode;
- Inhalants are usually the first substance with which a young person experiments;
- Among 12 or 13 year olds, more kids "huff" than use any other illicit substance;
- Inhalant use increased among teen boys and girls, who use at a younger age than teen boys.
- At least 280 inhalant related deaths were reported last year. More
- Whip-Its, small nitrous oxide canisters accessible thru head shops, web sites & whipped cream bottles, are again popular among teens. They can cause a high lasting a few seconds or minutes or they can cut off oxygen to the brain leading to deadly consequences. More