Rugby boy
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Data from the Philippine Department of Social Welfare and Development show that the number of street children increased by 6,365 yearly, and half of the country’s street children, from 8 to 20 years old, have at one time sniffed Rugby and other inhalants. The relative ease of procuring these substances due to their low cost contributes to widespread abuse. There is no comprehensive epidemiologic data on the magnitude of inhalant abuse among children and adolescents in the Philippines.[2]
In response to widespread abuse of toluene-based substances, stricter rules have been imposed on the manufacture and sale of Rugby and similar glues by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, such as the mandatory addition of mustard oil as a sniffing deterrent. In addition, purchasers will now be required to present valid identification for them to have access to contact cement that doesn't contain any bitterants or other such deterrents.[3]
History
In terms of
The impoverished population is the most common victim of addiction to dangerous and illegal substances. Once they are "high" they forget their hunger. Others become addicted because of family problems, poor self-esteem, and peer pressure. Solvents, particularly Rugby, is the inhalant of choice in the Philippines for most teenagers since it is easily obtained. Less scrupulous store owners sell the adhesive in small portions to children and teenagers.
Health problems
Inhalants cause nausea, blurred vision, memory lapse, and loss of motor coordination. These effects may be a minor discomfort to the user after inhalation, but permanent damage from inhalants is irreversible. Damage to organs such as the
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Crimes attributed
Many Rugby boys have resorted to crime to fund their addiction. These crimes include
Many of their crimes occur in crowded public places when the police are distracted.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d AJ de la Torre, Niña G. Sumacot-Abenoja, Wenna Berondo (18 May 2009). "'Rugby': cheap high for city's street kids (Last of two parts)". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
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- ^ Elise Easterbrook (October 26, 2006). "Rugby Boys: Inhalant Abuse in the Philippines". Yahoo Voices (voices.yahoo.com). Yahoo! Inc. Archived from the original on March 11, 2014. Retrieved 2012-04-08.