The authorities say that it is mostly teens, youngsters in the age group of 13 and 17 years, who are the victims Of whitener inhalation addiction.

The effects of the white poison (whitener). The pungent smell of whitener can not only erase print on paper, but also memory from the human brain.

The toluene and trichloroethane help to intoxicate and apparently the addicts experience a kick for five to eight hours, depending on the intensity and quantity of the inhalation, it may damage victims kidney, liver and lungs. And what’s more, At a point of unavailability of whiteners, the victims move on to other intoxicant substances like mosquito repellents, thinners, nail paint removers etc. which are equally harmful.