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Question: Are sniffing whiteout and magic markers illegal?

Answer: Inhaling toxic vapors is commonly referred to as 'Huffing' and it is against the law in Arizona.

It is against the law to knowingly breathe, inhale, or drink a vapor-releasing toxic substance. Common things that fit this definition are glue, spray paint, gasoline, etc.

There are also regulations regarding the sale of inhalants. Using or selling these substances is regarded as a class 5 felony or a class 1 misdemeanor depending on the seriousness of the offense. (ARS 13-3403).

Also see more information on this topic under substances in the LawForKids.org Laws section.
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On 01/25/04
ANNONYMOUS from AZ said:
I agree with the sniffing of whiteout.. its amazing, i cant stop, its like if i dont sniff it, it makes me crave it like crazy, also i feel like a sugar high from it? do u feel the same? this is really not good is it! I think i enjoy smelling things, and gasoline has always had this appealing smell to me and now whiteout because i work with alot of office products, i have to be around it and the smell just caught me ofguard and now i love it... help!!!
On 01/22/04
andaz from CA said:
you are all dolts.
On 01/13/04
sArah from NJ said:
i know what u mean, but i don't have asthma
On 01/03/04
Samantha from FL said:
HOW DO YOU STOP SNIFFING PERMANANT MARKERS ONCE YOU ARE ALREADY ADDICTED???????????????????? IT'S DEFINETLY AN ADDICTION AND/OR HABIT!
On 12/29/03
anonymous from TX said:
if ur thinking about starting dont ive been sniffing since 7th grade and im in 9th grade and its hard to quit the last time i was high on it my heart felt like it was going to jump out of my chest i was dizzy had a bad headache and when i got up i fell down on the bed then i kinda passed out i was very lucky that i didnt die i need help but im afraid if i tell my parents theyll send me off somewhere. my friend is going to try to help me. but its gonna be hard.its not my fault it smells good. why do they have to make it smell so good. when i saw it was on one of my teachers supply list at the
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