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SOLVENTS

Solvents are fluids which can dissolve things. Some solvents give off

vapours which can be harmful if inhaled. Different solvents have

different health effects, which will depend on how exposure happens,

how much and for how long. Various glues contain solvents that are

harmful, if inhaled.

When a solvent is sniffed, it produces a 'high' similar to that

produced by alcohol. If glue is sniffed on only a few occasions, it is

unlikely to cause much harm. But problems will arise if it becomes a

habit, and it may lead to sniffing more stronger and more toxic

solvents such as aerosol fluid. The feelings caused by inhaling

solvents come on very quickly. A lot of sniffing may lead to

frightening hallucinations and in severe cases the person may become

stupefied and go into a coma. In some cases, inhaling solvents to a

large extent may even lead to death.

Other effects of inhaling solvents are that they can cause damage to

lungs, brain, liver and the kidneys. The fertility of both men and

women can be affected and in a pregnant woman, it may even affect the

foetus. Some solvents, for example, benzene, can cause cancer.

ALCOHOL

Alcohol is the world's most commonly used drug. It is addictive, and

can be very difficult to give up. Alcohol can be described as a

sedative. Sedative drugs slow down the brain and make the person feel

sleepy. Alcohol sedates the higher centres in the brain, making people

less inhibited

Heavy drinking of alcohol is recognised as a leading cause of

cardiovascular disease (CVD) including cardiomyopathy (degeneration of

heart muscle). It can also cause coronary artery dise...

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...om working properly, which means

the poisonous ingredients of tobacco smoke are allowed to remain

inside the lungs.

· Ammonia - ammonia is a strong chemical, which also damages the

lungs.

Long term smoking can cause all types of cancer, such as cancer of the

lung, mouth, nose, throat, pancreas, blood, kidney, penis, cervix,

bladder and anus. It can also cause lung diseases such as chronic

bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema.

In pregnant women, the risks of smoking are that there will be a risk

of miscarriage, still birth and premature birth. There will also be a

lower birth weight of the baby. There will also be an increased risk

of ear infections, respiratory illnesses such as asthma, sudden infant

death syndrome (SIDS) and childhood cancers such as acute lymphocyte

leukaemia.

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