Family Night Fridays in the NFL just got a big change — smelling salts are officially banned. 🏈🚫
Smelling salts, long used for quick bursts of alertness and focus, are now under intense scrutiny due to potential health risks. Clinical Director Aymet Demara from Scottsdale Recovery Center joins 12 News to discuss the dangers of these ammonia-based inhalants, their possible long-term effects on the brain and lungs, the risk of dependency, and why the NFL is taking action.
Learn how inhalants like smelling salts can impact concussion diagnosis, why trends drive risky behavior, and what safer alternatives might look like in the future.
📌 In this video:
- Why the NFL banned smelling salts in 2025
- Dangers of ammonia-based inhalants
- Cognitive & lung health risks
- Addiction and dependency concerns
- The link between smelling salts and concussion misdiagnosis
If you or someone you know is struggling with inhalant abuse or other substance use, Scottsdale Recovery Center can help. Visit scottsdalerecovery.com or call (888) NODRUGS for confidential support.
