‘Huffing’ Household Chemicals Connected To Teen Suicide
Oct 31st 2007Drug InformationAlcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs
With suicide as the third leading cause of death among adolescents in the United States, a new University of Denver (DU) study reveals inhaling or “huffing” vapors of common household goods, such as glue or nail polish, are associated with increased suicidal thoughts and attempts.Of the study’s participants, 33 percent reported having inhaled volatile solvents, 25 percent had attempted suicide, and 58 percent reported suicidal thoughts. [click link for full article]
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