Furek, Maxim W.

The Silent Killer: Inhalant Abuse. / Maxim W. Furek. - Counselor, 2002. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Article 23. Family, 1522-3213; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Originally Published: The Silent Killer: Inhalant Abuse, Feb. 2002; pp. 48-52.

This article focuses on "huffing, the practice of inhaling chemical fumes into the lungs. Huffing is widespread with adolescents ages 12 to 17 and, according to the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, one child in five, in grades 7 through 12, has tried sniffing fumes of legal household goods....Given the fact that huffing is a reckless and dangerous practice, why then do so many children huff?" (COUNSELOR).

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Aerosol sniffing.
Chemicals--Physiological effect.
Drug abuse.
Solvent abuse.
Teenagers--Drug use.

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