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Inhalants

General Information

Inhalants can be used to produce a mind altering affect by inhaling a substance. Using inhalants even for the first time can be deadly.

Effects

Inhalants can be deadly even on the first time use. Also inhalants burn brain cells at a faster rate than any other commonly abused substance.

Drugs in this category

Hairspray, Nail polish remover, Correction fluid, Glues, Gasoline, Cooking spray, Common household cleansers, Spray paint, and Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas)

Street Names

Poppers, Snappers, Bolt, Bullet, Climax, Locker Room, Rush, Buzz Bombs, Whippets, and N20

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