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Volatile substance misuse

Richard Ives (Richard Ives is an Independent Consultant on Young People and Drugs. He is Consultant to the National Children’s Bureau’s Solvent Misuse Project. He was a Member of the Working Group of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, which produced a report on volatile substance abuse, but he writes here in a personal capacity. He can be contacted at 23 Heathville Road, London N19 3AL)

Health Education

ISSN: 0965-4283

Article publication date: 1 February 1998

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Abstract

Reviews the response of Government and drug agencies to the problem of volatile substance abuse (VSA). Describes how VSA has, in the past, been treated differently to abuse of other drugs, both legal and illegal, but that most agencies now believe it should be dealt with alongside other drugs. Reviews the main findings of a report on volatile substances from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, and the Government’s response to it. Describes the measure put in place in the UK to help control the supply of sniffable substances, and the need for education campaigns for parents and young people. Concludes there are no grounds for optimism, as the latest figures on deaths due to VSA show a rise. Gives recommendations for professionals who wish to seek further help for those involved with VSA.

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Ives, R. (1998), "Volatile substance misuse", Health Education, Vol. 98 No. 1, pp. 15-20. https://doi.org/10.1108/09654289810195355

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MCB UP Ltd

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