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Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Inhalant Abuse on the Rise in Illinois

From WTHI in Indiana:

In a follow-up story to the inhalant related fatality--some interesting Illinois inhalant data:

  • In East Central Illinois officials say they seeing a slight increase in inhalant use.
  • More than 15% of youths report having tried inhalants.
  • That number has increased from 13% since 2006.
  • The most common age for usage of inhalants is during junior high.

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