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Inhalant Abuse Screening Quiz: Is Your Child Huffing?

Know the Signs of Inhalant Abuse

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Created: May 27, 2005

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Inhalant abuse, more commonly known as huffing, is the inhalation of chemical vapors for the purpose of achieving a euphoria. Inhalant abuse is the fourth most prevalent form of substance abuse among children between the ages of 12 and 17. The National Drug Intelligence Center reports that by the time adolescents reach the eighth grade, one in five has tried inhalants at least once.

If you suspect your child may be abusing inhalants, take the quiz to find out if you need to get your child help.

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