Snorting Drugs: How They Affect Your Lungs and Body

Snorting a substance does not deliver it directly to the lungs. The powder enters nasal passages and is absorbed through mucous membranes into the bloodstream via tiny blood vessels, bypassing the digestive system and liver. This leads to faster, more intense effects compared to swallowing or injecting.

However, snorting carries serious health risks:

• Damage to nasal tissues
• Septum deviation
• Increased infection risk
• Potential for addiction and other adverse consequences