The father was an exterminator who'd come home covered with pesticide residue. At Saul's suggestion, he became more careful about keeping his work clothes out of the house. The child's attention disorder improved, says Saul. It's like Love Canal in some offices. They come in and spray pesticides every three weeks.
People go to beauty parlors and nail salons to experience the lift from the solvents.
Woodworkers and furniture makers are hooked on fumes from glue. Many of us have become addicted, and we don't even know it. But the body knows, and eventually reacts, succumbing to physical and mental illness. Carey, A., Philadelphia Inquirer.