What is GS?

Glue sniffing is a particular type of inhalants addiction, where substances are snorted or sniffed in order to get a buzz similar to the consumption of alcohol. It became popular with young adolescents who experimented with model aeroplane glue and found that by sniffing the vapours a feeling of euphoria and exhilaration was achieved.
Since the initial popularity of glue, other inhalants have become popular including gasoline, typewriter correction fluids , paints, lighter fluid, cleaning fluids, hairsprays and a variety of other aerosols.
Vapour inhalation is achieved by saturating a rag with the substance to be inhaled, by sneezing or pouring it into a paper or plastic bag and inhaling it by heating the solvent on a pan to promote rapid vapourisation. Direct spraying on to the back of the mouth is also used.
The number of children who abuse inhalants has doubled in the last decade. The risk is enormous because the effects of inhaling toxic chemicals are so unpredictable.