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One out of every five teens in America has used inhalants to get high - and inhalant abuse can begin at a very young age. The Partnership for a Drug-Free America created this special section to help parents seeking specific information, guidance and resources about inhalants. 
"Mike" Video Message
Shot in the style of today’s trendy self-made videos, this 30-second TV spot focuses on young teen boys, 14 or 15, who are in a park. Without actually showing them commit the act, viewers are given the impression that the boys are sniffing something then joking about it…until one boy falls to the ground.
View "Mike" (:30)
"Silence" Video Message
This video message demonstrates in a simple but powerful way, the quick and devastating effects inhalant abuse can have on kids and families.
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Danger Right Under Your Nose -
It's been used by more teens than any other illegal drug except marijuana. It can kill the first time it's used. Kids can get it without any problem. Read more |
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Inhalants Quiz
Take this quiz to test your inhalants IQ and to find out what you need to know to keep your kids inhalant-free-in and out of your house.
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Inhalant Abuse Fact Sheet
Commonly known among kids as "huffing," "bagging," or "sniffing," inhalant abuse is the deliberate concentration and inhalation of common products found in homes, offices, and schools to get high.
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Jeny's Story
If I could just take a few minutes of your time and hopefully spare another family the nightmare that my family will now live for the rest of our lives. My name is Kelli and my daughter's name was Jeny.
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The Teen Stalker Beneath the Sink
It's a lesson learned but not learned: Huffing can kill. Two years ago, huffing - inhaling chemicals from aerosol spray cans - caused a car crash in which five Delaware County teenagers died.
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Addicted to Inhalants
Megan inhaled household products to get high and forget her problems. When her mother found out, she was shocked yet determined to help. Read their stories here:
Megan's Story | Joan's Story
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