With reference to an article in the Advertiser headlined We just didn't know (02/10/04), the Society For The Prevention Of Solvent And Volatile Substance Abuse operates a Freephone helpline on 0808 800 2345.

The line is available Monday to Friday, 9am 5pm, (excluding public holidays) and offers information and support regarding solvent and volatile substance abuse issues. The helpline can also be contacted by e-mail at helpline@re-solv.org

The majority of deaths from this activity are young people aged between 13 and 19.

There is also a website offering information about VSA issues. Check it out at www.re-solv.org

KATHY Williams

VSA

Stone ST15 8AW