A stop to solvents
Question
Are solvents actually addictive? And how do I make someone stop taking them?
Answer
When someone is taking drugs, the choice to stop must be made by them. If you try to make them stop and they don't want to, you might end up pushing them away from you. It might be more helpful to give them your support by helping to get information about solvents and contact details for a local young people's drug service, where they can get confidential advice and information.
Finding out more about solvents will give them the opportunity to learn about the impact on their health and useful tips on how to stop using. In addition, a support worker from a young people's drug service would be able to work with the individual to set up goals to stay safe and stop using, if they choose.
Drugs can be addictive in two ways: physically and emotionally. There is no evidence that solvents can be physically addictive, although an individual can build up a tolerance, so they end up to using more to get the same feeling. Emotional addiction is a greater danger, as an individual can come to depend on the way that the solvents make them feel and start to prefer that feeling to when they aren't using.
You can get more information about the risks, the effects and the law from Frank on 0800 77 66 00. Or, for emotional support and information, you can talk to Re-Solv on 0808 800 2346.
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