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10.12 DRUGS PROJECT SOLVENTS Solvents are fluids which can dissolve things. Some solvents give off vapours which can be harmful if inhaled. Different solvents have different health effects, which will depend on how exposure happens, how much and for how long. Various glues contain solvents that are harmful, if inhaled. When a solvent is sniffed, it produces a 'high' similar to that produced by alcohol. If glue is sniffed on only a few occasions, it is unlikely to cause much harm. But problems will arise if it becomes a habit, and it may lead to sniffing more stronger and more toxic solvents such as aerosol fluid. The feelings caused by inhaling solvents come on very quickly. A lot of sniffing may lead to frightening hallucinations and in severe cases the person may become stupefied and go into a coma. In some cases, inhaling solvents to a large extent may even lead to death. Other...
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