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The findings of a new government survey indicate that a smaller rate of teens are sniffing glue, lighter fluid, spray paint, shoe polish, and other household substances to get high. However, the number of teens who abuse inhalants remained stable between 2002 and 2007, indicating a need for ongoing prevention and intervention efforts.

Ed Jurith, acting director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, commented on the findings, "Most parents don't realize how dangerous inhalants can be ... these productsfound in every home in Americaare among the most popular and deadly substances that kids abuse."

Approximately one million youth between the ages of 12 and 17 used an inhalant in 2007; this represents 3.9 percent of respondents, compared to 4.4 percent in 2006 and 4.5 percent in 2005.(Source: Associated Press)

Labels: inhalants, getting-high

Posted By: Aspen Education Group