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Genre: Health, Education, Substance Abuse, Young Adult
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

Book Review:
This volume from the esteemed ''Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Drugs'' series tackles the critical and often overlooked subject of inhalant abuse. ''Inhalants: The Toxic Fumes'' provides a timely and stark education on the dangers of sniffing common household products like paint thinners, glue, and cleaning fluids. The book explains what these volatile hydrocarbons are, how they are used, and the severe, sometimes fatal, health consequences they can cause, including organ damage, brain damage, and ''sudden sniffing death.''

Written to answer the questions young people are likely to ask, as well as those they should, this book is an essential resource. It clearly outlines the progression from use to abuse and the potential for users to graduate to other drugs. A vital, sobering, and informative read for teenagers, parents, and educators to understand and combat this form of substance abuse.