Editing Inhalant (section)

===Hypoxia===
All commonly abused inhalants act as [[asphyxiant gas]]es, although a common myth is that their primary effects are only due to [[oxygen deprivation]]. In reality, the majority of abused inhalants still exhibit psychoactive effects,<ref>{{cite journal | doi=10.1176/appi.neuropsych.270101 | title=Occupational Exposure to Solvents: Neuropsychiatric and Imaging Features | journal=The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences | date=January 2015 | volume=27 | issue=1 | pages=1–6 | last1=Hurley | first1=Robin A. | last2=Taber | first2=Katherine H. | pmid=25716516 | doi-access=free }}</ref> although oxygen deprivation does add to the notable effects.

Regardless of which inhalant is used, inhaling vapors or gases can lead to injury or death. One major risk is [[Hypoxia (medical)|hypoxia]] (lack of oxygen), which can occur due to inhaling fumes from a plastic bag, or from using proper inhalation mask equipment (e.g., a medical mask for nitrous oxide) but not adding oxygen or room air.