Inhalants can include: household cleaners, spray cans, glue, permanent markers, air duster, aerosols, and air fresheners
Street Names: Huffing, Whippets, Laughing gas, Snappers, Poppers, Dusting, Moon gas
Inhaling a substance through nose or mouth (sometimes using a substance soaked rag, breathing fumes out of a bag or balloon containing the preferred substance, or inhaling directly from the can)
Symptoms/Effects of Use
Rapid high
Loss of sensation
Drowsiness
Lightheadedness
Agitation
Slurred speech
General muscle weakness
Poor reflexes
Confusion
Delirium
Irregular and rapid heart rhythm
Damage to brain and other organs due to lack of oxygen
Unconsciousness
Suffocation
Fatal heart failure (“sudden sniffing death”)
What to Look For
Drunk, dazed, disoriented appearance
Slurred speech
Nausea or loss of appetite
Inattentiveness
Lack of coordination
Irritability
Paint/other stains on hands, face, or clothes
Chemical odors on breath/clothing
Chemical soaked rags/clothing
Missing household products
Hidden or empty paint/solvent containers
Note: Each person may experience different symptoms/effects. This list is not inclusive. For more information, visit www.drugabuse.gov
Signs and Symptoms of Inhalants
Inhalants can include: household cleaners, spray cans, glue, permanent markers, air duster, aerosols, and air fresheners
Street Names: Huffing, Whippets, Laughing gas, Snappers, Poppers, Dusting, Moon gas
Inhaling a substance through nose or mouth (sometimes using a substance soaked rag, breathing fumes out of a bag or balloon containing the preferred substance, or inhaling directly from the can)
Symptoms/Effects of Use
What to Look For
Note: Each person may experience different symptoms/effects. This list is not inclusive. For more information, visit www.drugabuse.gov