We publish a range of resources, listed below, which you are welcome to download and use. If you would like printed quantities, or resources tailored to your organisation’s needs, please do get in touch.
In the list below, we’ve also included a number of resources from other organisations that you might also find useful.
Information and harm reduction
Solvent Abuse: the Lowdown
Nitrous Oxide: the Lowdown
We also have posters about nitrous oxide that you are welcome to download and use: Safety Tips (portrait design), Safety Tips (landscape design), and a Local Awareness poster which you can customise with your own local help and advice info.
Poppers: the Lowdown
At talktofrank.com you can search for information on every drug and there’s a confidential phone helpline and live chat service.
Practical advice about nitrous oxide and other drugs can be found at drugscience.org.uk.
The Global Drug Survey’s High-Way Code provides harm reduction advice based on user experiences and findings from their annual drug surveys.
For Parents
Adfam, the UK support network for families affected by drugs and alcohol, also provide helpful advice and information.
For Teachers
‘Loaded Gun’ video, 12 minutes
Introducing gas and solvent use and the personal and social issues that surround it for Key Stages 3 & 4. This video investigates the ramifications of gas and solvent use on three families. View.
‘Silent Killer’ video, 7 minutes
Introducing gas and solvent use and the personal and social issues that surround it for Key Stages 3 & 4. This video looks at the personal cost of gas and solvent use on one family and their local community. View.
‘Buzzin’ video and teacher’s guide, 40 minutes
Two-part video and teacher’s booklet for schools in Scotland.
VSA School Policy Guidance
Re-Solv’s guidance on VSA (‘solvent abuse’) Policy for schools and other educational settings.
