What is really is 'huffing'?

Question

I heard about it in a video in health class and a video we watched in school that was about freedom and responsibility...is it just like sniffing gross cleaning chemicals or what? D= It sounds pretty disgusting.

***What really is 'huffing'?

Sorry 'bout that....

Thanks, everyone, it's really good to know what's out there so I know to be better than that. Ughhh. What still never ceases to confuse me is why anyone would want to do something not only so overall gross, but also harmful. Not a smart move at all.

Answer 1

The abuse of inhalants is widespread across the United States; however, it may be underreported because law enforcement officials and healthcare providers are often unfamiliar with the signs of inhalant abuse. Abusers, primarily adolescents, inhale chemical vapors from a variety of substances, many of which are common household products. These young people abuse inhalants in order to obtain a euphoric effect and are often unaware of the potential risks, which include brain damage and death. Some adults also abuse inhalants, particularly nitrites. Adult abusers often inhale substances in order to enhance their sexual experiences.

Inhalants are breathed in through the nose or mouth in a variety of ways. Abusers begin by inhaling deeply; they then take several more breaths. Abusers may inhale, by sniffing or snorting, chemical vapors directly from open containers or by huffing fumes from rags that are soaked in a chemical substance and then held to the face or stuffed in the mouth. Other methods include spraying aerosols directly into the nose or mouth or pouring inhalants onto the user's collar, sleeves, or cuffs and sniffing them over a period of time (such as during a class in school). In a practice known as bagging, fumes are inhaled from substances sprayed or deposited inside a paper or plastic bag. Alternatively, the fumes may be discharged into small containers such as soda cans and then inhaled from the can. Users may also inhale from balloons filled with nitrous oxide or other devices such as snappers and poppers in which inhalants are sold.

Answer 2

Huffing is otherwise called "sniffing" as in sniffing paint or gasoline, etc. to get high.

THis is the worst and most damaging form of drug abuse. It causes permanent brain damage that makes a person seem very retarded and also have psychotic symptoms forever (hearing voices of people who aren't there, seeing things that aren't there). These peole are often very frightened of the voices and the visual hallucinations. THey generally must live in institutions for the rest of their lives.

Don't go there, buddy.

Answer 3

huffing involves the intake of any airborne chemical, and can be spraypaint, gasoline, aerosols. Generally, it involves the propellent for aerosol cans, such as whipping cream, sprayed into a bag to concentrate it, the bag held over ones face and then breathed in.
It is seriously hard on the nervous system because of the chemicals involved

Answer 4

Huffing is when people use chemicals to get high. They use spray paint, etc., and spray the chemicals into rags and sniff or "huff" it. This gets them stoned. It is very dangerous and can cause brain damage and even death.

Answer 5

It IS disgusting to people who know better.

Huffing can be done with many things. Air Conditioning freon is one. Some use different types of "spray cans" to get a high.

One thing these ignorant people don't know is that it will damage your lungs, brain and even kill you. Death has happend in large numbers. Don't try it. Pops

Answer 6

yeah. inhaling fumes... you know: glue, gasoline, etc.
never tried it....
purposely