One out of every five teens in America has used inhalants to get high - and inhalant abuse can begin at a very young age. Known commonly as “huffing”, “bagging” or “sniffing”, inhalant abuse is a dangerous and potentially deadly habit.

You may not know as much about the dangers of huffing inhalants as you do about the dangers of illegal drugs, tobacco and alcohol abuse. The Partnership for a Drug-Free America created this special section to help parents seeking specific information, guidance and resources about huffing and inhalant abuse.

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Free Brochure: What Every Parent Needs to Know About... Inhalant Abuse To view or print the PDF file of the brochures download Adobe Acrobat Reader

"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. View "Silence" (:30)

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
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. Take the quiz

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. Read more

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