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Volatile Substance Abuse Toolkit

This toolkit is designed for all those who may come into contact with volatile substance abuse (VSA), or who have a role in preventing VSA. It provides information not only on the effects of VSA and recommendations on how to deal with a person intoxicated by volatile substances, but also sets out the response and resources available from the government and a range of agencies and organisations. 

Date: Tue Apr 01 11:12:20 BST 2003

• Cover sheet - VSA toolkit (PDF file - 40kb)

  Outlines the contents of the toolkit and provides details of where to find additional information on engaging vulnerable young people.

• Document 1 - VSA data (PDF file - 23kb)

  This document provides data and statistics on VSA and the harm that it can cause.

• Document 2 - FRANK VSA leaflet for parents (PDF file - 2mb - Warning: large file)

  This leaflet provides information for parents and carers on how to prevent, recognise and deal with the signs and effects of VSA.

• Document 3 - Department of Health VSA Framework (PDF file - 294kb)

  This document sets out the Government's priorities in tackling VSA.

• Document 4 - Workforce Briefing - VSA (PDF file - 93kb)

  This briefing paper, for the workforce and for commissioners of services, details the competencies needed to work professionally with VSA.

• Document 5 - BAMA leaflet (PDF file - 33kb)

  This document, from the British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association, provides information on the effects of solvents and other volatile substances.

• Document 6 - VSA Glossary (PDF file - 23kb)

  This document provides a list of terms associated with VSA and its effects.

• Document 8 - Re-Solv materials (PDF file - 1mb - Warning: large file)

  Information and details of training materials produced by Re-Solv.

• Document 7 - VSA contacts and resources (PDF file - 23kb)

  Key VSA-specific contacts from the statutory and voluntary sector, at UK, national and regional levels.

• Document 9 - National Children's Bureau materials. (PDF file - 28kb)

  This document provides a list of VSA-specific resources available from the National Children's Bureau.

• Document 10 - SOLVE IT materials (PDF file - 100kb)

  This document provides details of resources available from SOLVE IT.

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