Facts About Inhalant Abuse
A new booklet in NIDA's Research Report series provides up-to-the-moment science-based information about inhalant abuse, a serious and prevalent health risk. Following are highlights from "Inhalant Abuse." What are inhalants? Inhalants are substances whose vapors can be inhaled to produce a mind-altering effect. Inhalants can be categorized as: volatile solvents, such as paint thinners, degreasers, and glues; aerosols, such as hair sprays and vegetable oil sprays for cooking; ases, including ether, nitrous oxide, and propane; and nitrites, including cyclohexyl nitrite, amyl nitrite, and butyl