Welcome to the website of Re-Solv, the national charity solely dedicated to the prevention of solvent and volatile substance abuse (VSA).

Re-Solv's purpose is to end volatile substance abuse, particularly among children and young people. With over twenty years experience and dedication to the prevention of VSA, Re-Solv is acknowledged as the lead body in the field and recognised nationally and internationally as a specialist source of information on VSA. Click here to learn more about Re-Solv.

VSA or 'sniffing' is the deliberate inhalation of the chemicals found in everyday products such as deodorant, hairspray and cigarette lighter refills. The range of products which contain solvents and volatile chemicals is extensive and widely available in household or industrial commodities.

On this site you will find information about solvent and volatile substance abuse in a range of formats to suit your needs. You can access factsheets, a FREE online training course for professionals and retailers, as well as information about the range of Re-Solv's other resources and services.

How to Help

Re-Solv is very grateful for the support of our Members and for the many and generous donations we receive. For more information about becoming a Member or to make a donation online, please follow the links. Alternatively, you can fundraise for Re-Solv at no extra cost to yourself simply by shopping online! Just visit www.buy.at/resolv or register at www.easyfundraising.org.uk/resolv. Clicking through from one of these sites every time you go shopping online will raise valuable funds for Re-Solv. Thank you!

Re-Solv's site for 9-10 year olds www.re-solvtoxicagent.org

Re-Solv's site for 11-14 year olds www.sniffing.org.uk

Latest Resources: Toxic Agents Activities Pack Re-Solv's most comprehensive educational pack ever! Designed in consultation with teachers and young people, this pack is for use in the primary school setting. The pack retails for £35 and comes with a 70 page booklet and leaflets, postcards, stickers and posters. There is also a 7 minute DVD that introduces the topic to the students. More information... Hazard Crew Information Pack The Hazard Crew are very successful resources for Re-Solv. Designed with the support of Aardman Animations, it is aimed at 11-14 year olds. Retailing for £30, the pack now comes with a NEW 32 page booklet to compliment the resources. The pack contains enough leaflets, trump cards, rulers and posters for the average sized class.