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There is concern that young people are not taking the risks of inhalants seriously, according to study authors. "While teens are increasingly aware of the dangers of illicit street drugs, they continue to underestimate the risks of abusing products that can be found in the home, like inhalants and prescription and over-the-counter medications," Stephen J. Pasierb, president of the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, said during a news conference. Pasieb offered these tips for parents:

1. Be aware of which products can be abused.
2. Keep track of potentially dangerous products in the home.
3. Talk to your children about the risks of inhalant abuse.

Related Study Looks at Kids in Treatment for Drug Abuse Here are the findings for a related federal government study looking at youngsters who get treated for substance abuse. 45% of those who abused inhalants also have psychiatric disorders, compared with 29% who abused other drugs. 12- to 17-year-olds made up 8% of substance abuse treatment admissions in 2006, but they made up nearly half of all admissions who say they used inhalants. 41% of teenage girls admitted to drug treatment centers involved inhalants; 30% of those admitted did not report inhalants.

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