Some parts of Australia have recognized a strong problem in their country with inhalant abuse. They have stepped up with laws aimed at controlling what they see as a rising problem. Outlawing “petrol sniffing,” a big issue in outlying areas of Western and South Australia has been the focus. In some parts of Western Australia, authorities can now search persons believed to be in possession inhalant substances in order to confiscate them. Note: Because they are dealing in remote parts of Australia with leaded gasoline, and those sniffing leaded gasoline versus unleaded, this leads to another substantial risk to the health of the user, that of lead poisoning.