Medico-legal implications of toluene abuse and toxicity. Review of cases along with blood concentrations

Volatile substance abuse (VSA) refers to the deliberate inhalation of liquids that vaporize at room temperature in order to become intoxicated [1]. The agents abused may be various and seems to be largely function of availability. They include volatiles (industrial and household solvents such as paint thinners); solvents from adhesives, notably toluene; aerosols propellants found in air fresheners, spray paints, hair spray and deodorants; gas fuels (disposable cigarette lighters, tank contents or refrigerant gases).
Source: Legal Medicine - Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Source Type: research