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==Recreational use==
To inhale alcohol, it must be first converted from liquid into gaseous state (vapor) or [[aerosol]] (mist). For recreational use, a variety of methods have been invented. Alcohol can be vaporized by pouring it over [[dry ice]] in a narrow container and inhaling with a straw. Another method is to pour alcohol in a corked bottle with a pipe, and then use a bicycle pump to make a [[spray (liquid drop)|spray]]. Alcohol can be vaporized using a simple container and open-flame heater.<ref name=forbes>{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertglatter/2013/06/21/the-dangers-of-smoking-alcohol/|title=The Dangers Of "Smoking" Alcohol|last=Glatter|first=Robert|date=June 21, 2013|work=Forbes|access-date=January 23, 2014
The practice gained popularity in 2004, with marketing of the device dubbed AWOL (Alcohol without liquid), a play on the military term [[AWOL]] (Absent Without Leave).<ref name=slate>{{cite web |url=http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/medical_examiner/2004/09/vaporize_me.html |title=Vaporize Me |work=[[Slate (magazine)|Slate]] |first=Amanda|last=Schaffer|date=September 8, 2004|access-date=January 23, 2014}}</ref> AWOL, created by British businessman Dominic Simler,<ref name=slate/> was first introduced in Asia and Europe, and then in United States in August 2004. AWOL was used by nightclubs, at gatherings and parties, and it garnered attraction as a [[novelty]], as people 'enjoyed passing it around in a group'.<ref name=bbc>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/bristol/somerset/3493487.stm |title=Inhaling alcohol may 'harm brain' |publisher=BBC |date= February 16, 2004}}</ref>
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