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SOLVENT ABUSE: THE ADOLESCENT EPIDEMIC?

01 January 1991

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SOLVENT ABUSE: THE ADOLESCENT EPIDEMIC?
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BOOKS/PAMPHLETS , User Ref = 613.83 , Acc Date = 01-Nov-86
J M Watson
Croom Helm, 1986 234pp, ill, tables RB44359

Examines factors involved in solvent abuse and is based on
research by the author in the Strathclyde region to assess the
characteristics of abuse and abusers. Describes how solvent abuse
was first recognised as a problem and how it follows in a long
tradition of man's experimentation with mind altering drugs.
Looks at the health consequences, experiences and views of
parents, treatment responses, and community and Government
action. References.

United Kingdom, history, glue sniffing, medical effect, police,
young people, alcohol, offence, statistics, Glasgow, school,
accident, psychological effect, dependence, addiction, death,
physical effect

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