A health education approach to solvent abuse

AN increasing number of cases of solvent abuse in West Yorkshire has led to the adop tion of a common system of recording, and of guidelines for medical examination. It is argued that solvent abuse is a problem with recognised socio- medical hazards, and that it requires the attention of a range of...

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Published in:Health education journal 1981, Vol.40 (2), p.41-45
Main Authors: Rowell, Val, Wood, P.J.W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
England
Health Education
Humans
Solvents
Substance-Related Disorders
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Summary:AN increasing number of cases of solvent abuse in West Yorkshire has led to the adop tion of a common system of recording, and of guidelines for medical examination. It is argued that solvent abuse is a problem with recognised socio- medical hazards, and that it requires the attention of a range of agencies. Health educators are deemed to have a primary role in increasing understanding of solvent abuse among groups working with juveniles.
ISSN:0017-8969
1748-8176
DOI:10.1177/001789698104000202