GETTING HIGH WITH INHALANTS.Despite progress in reducing teen drug use, nearly 1 million kids are abusing inhalants inhalants, n.pl 1. chemical vapors that are inhaled for their mind-altering effects. 2. in herbology, volatile herbal compounds that are delivered by holding a soaked pad to the nose and mouth, by placing the herbs in steaming water, or each year. One in five youths report getting high by sniffing common household chemicals such as air fresheners air freshener n → ambientador m air freshener air n → désodorisant m air freshener air n → , cooking spray Cooking spray is a spray form of various types of oils, combined with lecithin, an emulsifier, and a propellent such as food-grade alcohol, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide or propane. Cooking spray is applied to frying pans and other cookware to prevent food from sticking. , markers, nail polish and glue at least once in their lives. These items can cause brain, respiratory, liver, kidney, hearing and bone marrow damage, as well as death. Groups like the National Inhalant inhalant /in·hal·ant/ (in-hal´ant) 1. something meant to be inhaled; see inhalation (def. 3). 2. a class of psychoactive substances whose volatile vapors are subject to abuse. Prevention Coalition are hoping to educate parents on the dangers of inhalants. |
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