Research Reports: Inhalant Abuse
- Letter from the Director
- What are inhalants?
- What is the scope of inhalant abuse?
- How are inhalants used?
- How do inhalants produce their effects?
- How can inhalant abuse be recognized?
- What are the short- and long-term effects of inhalant use?
- What are the other medical consequences of inhalant abuse?
- What are the unique risks associated with nitrite abuse?
- Where can I get more scientific information on inhalant abuse?
- Glossary
- References

Provides scientific research on the nature and extent of inhalant abuse, its potential health consequences, and hazards of chemicals found in commonly abused inhalants.
NIH Pub Number: 10-3818
Published: May 1999
Revised: July 2010
Author: National Institute on Drug Abuse
All materials appearing in the Research Reports series are in the public domain and may be reproduced without permission from NIDA. Citation of the source is appreciated.
Table of Contents
- Letter from the Director
- What are inhalants?
- What is the scope of inhalant abuse?
- How are inhalants used?
- How do inhalants produce their effects?
- How can inhalant abuse be recognized?
- What are the short- and long-term effects of inhalant use?
- What are the other medical consequences of inhalant abuse?
- What are the unique risks associated with nitrite abuse?
- Where can I get more scientific information on inhalant abuse?
- Glossary
- References
This page was last updated July 2010.
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