Inhaling Alcohol: Deadly New Trend

Health officials are sounding the alarm about a new trend for getting "high" that can have deadly consequences.

Inhaling alcohol involves breathing in the fumes of an alcoholic drink without consuming it. Anti-drug councils are warning that the practice seems to have particular appeal for girls who do not want the calories of an alcoholic drink.

Inhaling alcohol involves pouring an alcoholic drink over dry ice in a cup and then inhaling the fumes deeply through the nose and mouth. The vapors travel directly to the brain for an immediate and powerful effect.

The user breathes the alcohol fumes and also the carbon dioxide from the dry ice. Doctors warn that there is a greater chance of alcohol poisoning when inhaling alcohol fumes.

The Florida Coalition Alliance sent out a letter to members to warn them about the new practice.