Gases/Glues & Aerosols
Other names	Products such as lighter gas refills, aerosols containing products such as hairspray, deodorants and air fresheners, tins or tubes of glue, some paints, thinners and correcting fluids
What is looks like & how it is taken	Sniffed or breathed into the lungs from a cloth or sleeve Gas products are sometimes squirted directly into the back of the throat Effects feel similar to being very drunk Users feel thick-headed, dizzy, giggly and dreamy Users may hallucinate Effects don't last very long, but users can remain intoxicated all day by repeating the dose
The effects	Nausea, vomiting, black-outs and heart problems that can be fatal Squirting gas products down the throat may cause the body to produce fluid that floods the lungs and this can cause instant death
The health risks	Risk of suffocation if the substance is inhaled from a plastic bag over the head Accidents can happen when the user is high because their senses are affected Long term abuse of glue can damage the brain, liver and kidneys
Legal Status	It is illegal for shopkeepers to sell gas lighter refills to anyone under 18, and it is illegal to sell gases, glues and aerosols to under-18s, or to people acting for them, if they suspect the product is intended for abuse

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