Tackling volatile substance abuse in Scotland: A training course for the social care workforce

These interviews are between Re-Solv’s Scottish Field Officer and young people who are ‘looked after’ and live in a residential establishment. The interviews took place in August 2007 and the recordings were used as part of a national one-day conference on volatile subtance abuse (VSA). The young people talk about their experience of ‘buzzing’ or ‘sniffing’ solvents.

• Young people VSA interview #1 (2007)
• Young people VSA interview #2 (2007)

Note: These audio materials can also be downloaded for offline use.

Three videos on the theme of volatile substance abuse (VSA):

• The Silent Killer (2007) ¹
  The Steven Blacker Memorial Walk. Produced by Re-Solv in 2007, this documents the awareness walk marking the first anniversary of the death of 14 year old Steven Blacker from volatile substance abuse (VSA).
• A Loaded Gun (2002) ¹
  Originally intended as part of a pack for schools including a video and a work book for teachers.
• David’s Story (1995) ²
  An Aberdeenshire parent (and teacher) who lost her youngest son to VSA at the age of 15 describes the circumstances that lead to his death.

Note: These video materials can also be downloaded for offline use.