Basics
How it is taken
What happens
Possible consequences

Basics

Solvent products include:

• Glues
• Dry-cleaning fluids
• Aerosols
• Strippers
• Petrol
• Test correction fluids
• Gas lighter refills

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How is it taken?

• Sniffing primarily - often as a group activity. Most common between 12 and 16 year-olds
• Put into poly bags and inhaled over whole mouth and nasal area
• Aerosols are squirted down into the mouth and throat area.

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What happens

• The experience is similar to that of being drunk, as the user experiences light-headedness, dizziness and often hallucinations
• Sickness and drowsiness may also be experienced and after wards it can be like having a hangover.

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Possible consequences

• Accidents may occur if sniffers occupy dangerous locations eg main road.If the sniffer slips into unconsciousness, the risk of choking is increased.
• Suffocation is also a risk is solvents are sniffed in a plastic bag placed over the head.

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