Although there are between 60 and 80 deaths a year from solvent abuse, eight times more than from ecstasy, young people remain uninformed of the dangers of inhaling substances such as lighter fuel, glue and aerosols.
Kay Carter, national youth liaison officer for Re-Solv, a solvent abuse education charity, said: "Young people find it hard to talk about, and, unlike ecstasy, it's often a hidden activity. Young people might do it in a group because they're laughing at each other, and they'll say it's just like having a day out. On the other hand, there are those who do it because they are depressed or looking for an escape."
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