What is Huffing or Bagging?
Huffing, sniffing or bagging is when someone puts an aerosol or solvent in an almost closed container, such as a sandwich bag, paper bag or soda can and breathes in the fumes. Some people increase the effect by inhaling from a plastic bag breathing through the nose and mouth. Aerosols are usually put between the teeth with the top off to eject the spray down the throat. Inhalants are the third-most abused substances among 12- to 14-year-olds in the United States, coming in right behind alcohol and tobacco. As many as one in five students in the United States has tried inhalants by the time he reaches the seventh grade. Some have tried them while they were on school property. Signs of Use Some of the signs of inhalant abuse include: red or runny eyes and/or nose; spots and/or sores around the mouth; unusual breath; drunk, dazed or dizzy appearance; correction fluid on fingernails; paint or marker stains on clothing or skin. How Do Inhalants Work? Inhalants pass through the lungs and qui
