solvent abuse

Photographs and text discuss solvent and substance abuse in the form of inhalants.

Discusses the dangers posed by abuse of chemical inhalants, such as glue, nail polish, and gasoline.

Provides an overview of inhalants and addresses the questions of what inhalants are, the risks of inhalant abuse, how inhalant abuse affects society, and whether inhalant use can be controlled, each followed by a selection of primary source quotes, facts, and illustrations. Includes resources for further study.

Explains how inhalants affects the body and brain, describes laws regarding them, and discusses treatment of inhalant addiction.

Photographs and text discuss solvent and substance abuse in the form of inhalants.

Introduces readers to the effects of inhalants and solvents abuse. Discusses who engages in this activity and why they do it and examines treatment options for those addicted to inhaling. Features informative text, full-color photographs, a glossary, and a list of resources for further study.

Contains twenty articles in which the authors debate questions of whether chemical dependency is a serious problem, the causes of chemical dependency, which drug treatment prevention programs are effective, and whether drug laws should be changed.

Discusses what inhalants are and their effects on both mental and physical health. Also examines the social effects of drug abuse.

Presents real life stories to describe the effects that inhalants have on the mind and body; how, where and why kids get and use them; and the legal and physical consequences of inhalant use.

Explains how inhalants affects the body and brain, describes laws regarding them, and discusses treatment of inhalant addiction.