Resources for National
Inhalants &
Poisons Awareness Week 2004
The term "inhalants" refers to more than a
thousand household and commercial products that can be abused by inhaling them
through one's mouth or nose for an intoxicating effect. Typical first use
occurs between late childhood and early adolescence. There is a common link
between inhalant abuse and problems in school such as failing grades, memory
loss, learning problems, chronic absences, and general apathy.
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Common street terms for inhalants include huff, hippie
crack, and
whippets. More >>
Publications
Inhalant Use Among Youths: 2002 Update
This fact sheet focuses on inhalant abuse among youth aged
12–17.
Inhalants Facts and Figures
Provides comprehensive data on inhalants with links to
source materials.
Inhalant Abuse
This report provides information on the effects of inhalants,
the scope of inhalant use, and the medical consequences of inhalant abuse.
Other Resources
The AntiDrug.Com provides information for parents, including an
interactive guide that shows were substances used as inhalants can be found in
the home.
Freevibe.Com
gives teens the facts about inhalants, including information on how to tell if
a friend is using inhalants.
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition
NIPC serves as an inhalant referral and information
clearinghouse, stimulates media coverage about inhalant issues, develops
informational materials, provides training and technical assistance and leads National Inhalants & Poisons Awareness Week.
Last Updated: March 19, 2004
