Illicit use of chemicals and products whose vapors can be inhaled to produce a rapid mind-altering effect. Inhalants include aerosols, gases, and volatile solvents that are often inhaled repeatedly to achieve the short-lived intoxicating effect.
Entry Term(s)
Glue Abuse
Glue Sniffing
NLM Classification #
WM 270
Public MeSH Note
2011; for Glue Sniffing, see Substance-Related Disorders 1981-2010; Glue Sniffing was a heading 1969-1980
History Note
2011; for Glue Sniffing, use Substance-Related Disorders 1981-2010; Glue Sniffing was a heading 1969-1980
Illicit use of chemicals and products whose vapors can be inhaled to produce a rapid mind-altering effect. Inhalants include aerosols, gases, and volatile solvents that are often inhaled repeatedly to achieve the short-lived intoxicating effect.
