SOLVENTS

Name It
These are found in:
Lighter gas refills and fuel canisters
Aerosols containing products such as hairspray, deodrants and air fresheners
Tins or tubes of glue
Some paints, thinners and correcting fluids

Know It
They are sniffed or breathed into the lungs
It is illegal for shopkeepers to sell to under-18s, or to people acting for them, if they suspect the product is intended for abuse

The Effects
Users feel thick-headed, dizzy, giggly and dreamy
They may also hallucinate (see or hear things which aren't real)
The effects disappear after 15 to 45 minutes
Afterwards, users feel drowsy and may suffer a headache

The Risks
Use of gases, glues or aerosols can cause instant death - even on the first go.
Squirting the stuff down the throat may also cause the body to produce fluid that floods the lungs. This can be fatal.
Abusing gases, glues or aerosols can lead to nausea, vomiting, black-outs and fatal heart problems.
Accidents can happen when users are high becuase their senses are affected.
There is a risk of suffocation in the substance is inhaled from a plastic bag over the head.
Long-term abuse can damage the brain, liver and kidneys.