Teens and Inhalants

Teens and Inhalants
photo by: Alana Elliott
Palo Alto Medical Foundation

According to the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, "a new generation of children is vulnerable" to the dangers of inhalants. In fact, by the time a student reaches 8th grade, one in five will have used inhalants.

Prolonged sniffing of solvents or aerosol sprays can lead to heart failure and death within minutes. Speak with your child about the dangers of all drugs including inhalants and learn the signs of drug abuse.

View Full Article

Add your own comment

Ask a Question

Have questions about this article or topic? Ask
Ask
150 Characters allowed