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glue sniffing

glue sniffing

a form of substance abuse in which the fumes of certain adhesives, particularly plastic model glue, are inhaled for their stimulant and euphoric effects. Toluene is the ingredient with psychoactive effects; other hydrocarbons used for this purpose include xylene and benzene. See inhalant.

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