Drugs Information: Solvents

Substance: Solvents

Signs of solvent abuse include:

• Strong smells of aerosols or petrol

• An unusual amount of used aerosols or plastic bags,

• A child appearing drunk for a short time.
  

Solvent abuse can result in:

• Sudden death

• Accidents

• Damage to long term health.
  

One of the most effective things you can do is raise your own awareness and understanding, Our young people are growing up in a world rich in drug use both legal and illegal.

How long it stays in your system

Can last in your system approximately 1 hour.

NOTE:
The effect upon the individual of any drug may vary, depending on factors such as the expectations of the user, mood, amount used, the setting, tolerance, and whether it is mixed with other drugs, which can be fatal. Some of the drugs above are synthetic drugs which are produced in unregulated laboratories. As such they are rarely pure and are often altered with a range of toxic and other dangerous agents.