What is the purpose of sniffing?
Ismael Keebler
2025-07-23 12:23:25
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Snorting drugs into the nose is a common way of inhaling a substance into the body. Snorting causes a much faster onset of effect than ingestion as it is absorbed quickly into the bloodstream via the soft tissue in the nasal cavity. Inside the nose the fine powder is absorbed into the bloodstream through the nasal membranes. If you have ever had a nosebleed, you will know how delicate these are and how close to the surface blood is. This is why snorting can be an effective method for taking certain substances, as it allows for rapid absorption into the bloodstream. The drug must first be made into a fine powder, which is then drawn into lines prior to snorting. It may take between five and fifteen minutes before the drug is absorbed and the effects are felt. Snorting of tobacco dates back to the 15th Century, and other drugs can be snorted in the same way, the best known of these is cocaine, but amphetamines and heroin can also be used in this way.