Solvent sniffing is not illegal. Crack is cocaine that can be smoked. Ecstasy is an hallucinogenic drug. It is easy to become psychologically dependent on tranquillisers. The most common effects of cannabis are relaxation, talkativeness, a sense of well-being and a heightened perception of colour and music.
Some users experience temporary anxiety or mild hallucinations.
TRUE Solvent sniffing is not illegal even though after alcohol and tobacco, solvents are the most likely substances for young people to experiment with. The Intoxicating Substances Act 1985 makes it an offence to supply a young person under 18 a substance which the supplier knows, or has reason to believe , will be used for intoxication. TRUE Crack is cocaine that has been processed in a particular way to form small crystals which are usually heated and smoked. The drug produces feelings of confidence and alertness, but following this the user can feel depressed and tired. The best known tranquillisers are Valium, Ativan and Librium.