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glue sniffing |
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glue sniffing Etymology: Gk, gloios + ME, sniffen the practice of inhaling the vapors of toluene, a volatile organic compound used as a solvent in certain glues. The glue is squeezed into a plastic bag, which is then placed over the nose and mouth. Intoxication and dizziness result. Prolonged accidental or occupational exposure or repeated recreational use may damage a variety of organ systems. Death has resulted from asphyxiation by the plastic bag. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Aside from loneliness and being the perpetual outsider (she is a Yank), she has encounters with the school bully, glue sniffing, arson, and a schoolgirl crush on her chemistry teacher that goes beyond friendship. The October `96 ruling from the Manitoba Court of Appeal, stating that a woman did not have to seek treatment for a glue sniffing dependency that was threatening the life of her preborn baby, has left an uneasy feeling in the minds and hearts of millions of people across our nation. |
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