Inhaling hexane to achieve a high, a substance found in nitrous oxide, can cause altered perception and motor coordination, limb spasms, hearing and visions loss and in extreme cases, death from lack of oxygen to the brain.
The findings of a recent 10-year follow-up study regarding the relationship between marijuana use and the development of psychosis over time found that marijuana use was a risk factor for the prevalence of psychotic symptoms.
Youth who begin to experiment with alcohol and tobacco typically continue on to use marijuana or inhalants.
Opiate use and addiction is directly associated with at least 50% of the major crimes in the U.S.