Solvents and volatile substances are treated as drugs in this information book that pulls no punches about the dangers of inhaling. The good news is that sniffing is not addictive in the same way as tobacco and that people who want to quit can do so. Sections on solvents and the law, effects on the body and mind, the danger of death - even on the first try, why people do it, and why and how one can say no are included. The psychological problems in giving up are also covered. There is some stress too on how few people actually are solvent abusers - in other words, it's un-cool! 'Did You Know' boxes, diagrams, pictures and points for discussion add to the accessibility, and a glossary, an index, and a full list of useful contacts, both in the UK and in Australia, make this very useful for schools.