Ottawa Hills, Ohio Police Department

Substance Abuse Information - Inhalants

EMERGENCY - DIAL 911

Topic	Alcohol Smoking Marijuana Crack & Cocaine Hallucinogens Inhalants	What Are Inhalants? What are the possible effects of using Inhalants? How can you possibly die from using Inhalants? Are Inhalants addictive?

What Are Inhalants?
Inhalants refer to substances that are sniffed or huffed to give the user an immediate head rush or high. They include a diverse group of chemicals that are found in consumer products such as aerosols and cleaning solvents. Inhalant use can cause a number of physical and emotional problems, and even one-time use can result in death.