TALK TO YOUR CHILD.

They may not realise that sniffing solvents is dangerous.

They may not associate glue and lighter fuel with drugs like ecstasy

They probably don't know the long-term risks of solvent abuse or realise that sudden sniffing death is possible

They may have seen you drinking alcohol and think sniffing is no worse

They may see sniffing solvents as a social activity they can share with their friends.

Solvents are cheap and easy to get hold of

They may be bored, lonely or having trouble at school or at home.

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