Opinions and Reviews: An Introduction to Inhalant Abuse

Inhalant abuse refers to the deliberate inhalation or sniffing of common products found in homes and communities with the purpose of “getting high.” Inhalants are easily accessible, legal, everyday products. When used as intended, these products have a useful purpose in our lives and enhance the quality of life, but when intentionally misused, they can be deadly. Inhalant Abuse is a lesser recognized form of substance abuse, but it is no less dangerous. Inhalants are addictive and are considered to be “gateway” drugs because children often progress from inhalants to illegal drug and alcohol abuse. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that one in five American teens have used Inhalants to get high.

Science and Health: “Where America Stands on Obesity” by CBS News

With a seemingly endless array of fast food restaurants and high-calorie meal options throughout the nation, Seth Doane finds out “Where America Stands” in the ongoing fight against obesity.