Solvents

Glue, gas, aerosols, lighter fuel, butane, correction fluids, petrol.

 

Class

Only sold to over 18s.

Effects:

Dizziness and similarities to being drunk. Lack of inhibition, giggling, sickness, and drowsiness.

 

The effects are almost immediate and last for about 30 minutes if not 'topped up'

Risk

Sniffing butane gas can lead to INSTANT death.

 

Heavy use can cause heart failure



What to look for (appearance/use):
Aerosols and lighter fluid, smell of solvents. Glue is usually poured into a plastic bag and the vapours are inhaled.

THE LAW ON SOLVENTS