%0 Journal Article %T Spreading tentacles of solvent abuse AND#8211; a case series study %A Mona Srivastava %A Ashish Nair %J National Journal of Medical Research %D 2012 %I National Association for Medical Research %X Introduction:-Solvent abuse is fast spreading among various sections of the society, with increasing urbanization and industrialization this problem is assuming significance. Materials and methods:-This case series discusses solvent abuse in five cases, Discussion:-The discussion will help in emphasizing the need for a holistic approach and stringent measures along with legal steps to deal with this menace. Conclusion:-The increasing availability and graduation to other drugs of abuse is also highlighted. [National J of Med Res 2012; 2(3.000): 395-398] %K Key Words: Solvent abuse %K Toxicity %K Adolescents %K Legal measures %U http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=24031