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(Pediatrics in Review. 2008;29:33-34.)
© 2008 American Academy of Pediatrics

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Inhalants

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Recognition and Prevention of Inhalant Abuse. Anderson CE, Loomis GA. Am Fam Physician. 2003;68 :869 –874[Medline] Adolescent Abuse of Other Drugs. Greene JP, Ahrendt D, Stafford EM. Adolesc Med. 2006;17 :283 –318 Inhalants of Abuse. Gussow LM. In: Ford M, Delaney KA, Ling L, Erickson T, eds. Clinical Toxicology. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders Co; 2001:651 –656 Inhalant Abuse. National Institute on Drug Abuse. Research Reports. http://www.nida.nih.gov/ResearchReports/Inhalants/Inhalants.html. Accessed January 15, 2007 Inhalant Abuse and Dependence Among Adolescents in the United States. Wu L, Pilowsky DJ, Schlenger WE. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2004;43 :1206 –1214[CrossRef][Medline] Inhalant Abuse. Williams JF, Storck M, and the Committee on Substance Abuse and Committee on Native American Child Health. Pediatrics. 2007;119 :1009 –1017[Abstract/Free Full Text]

Inhalants are volatile substances that, when sniffed or snorted, can induce euphoric and hallucinogenic effects. These substances are lipid-soluble and after inhalation are absorbed rapidly through the lungs, quickly entering the central nervous system (CNS). Inhalants are classified as CNS depressants, but acute intoxication can lead to a sense of euphoria and excitability. "Sniffing" involves inhaling vapors from an open can or container, "bagging" describes inhaling vapors that have been captured in a bag, and "huffing" consists of inhaling volatile substances that have been soaked in a cloth. Bagging and huffing are preferred methods because the user . . . [Full Text of this Article]


Michael Crocetti, MD
 Bayview Medical Center
Baltimore, Md

Janet R. Serwint, MD, Consulting Editor




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