You could get 10 and 12 year olds experimenting. They usually switch from glues to solvents, he says. Mr Harding is wary of publicising particular forms of abuse as, in his experience, it can result in an increase in the levels of the said abuse. By not issuing warnings, however, parents are left unaware of the dangers. While public awareness has clamped down on the availability of solvents, easy access to alcohol continues to be a source of frustration.
Alcohol is currently the main substance being abused.