inhalants [Glue, Kick, Bang, Sniff, Huff, Poppers, Whippets, Texas Shoeshine]

Inhalants are substances or fumes from products such as glue or paint thinner that are sniffed or “huffed” to cause an immediate high.

Inhalants affect the brain with much greater speed than many other substances, and can cause irreversible physical and mental damage.

Inhalants affect the heart. Inhalants starve the body of oxygen and force the heart to beat irregularly and more rapidly – that can be dangerous for the body.

Inhalants damage other parts of the body. People who use inhalants can experience nausea and nosebleeds; develop liver, lung, and kidney problems; and lose their sense of hearing or smell. Chronic use can lead to muscle wasting and reduced muscle tone and strength.

Inhalant users can die by suffocation, choking on their vomit, or having a heart attack.