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Jun 6, 1962
First known law against glue sniffing is passed in Anaheim, California.   

This ordinance made it illegal for any person to "inhale, breathe, or drink any compound, liquid, chemical, or any substance known as glue, adhesive cement, mucilage, dope, or other material or substance or combination thereof, with the intention of becoming intoxicated, elated, dazed, paralyzed, irrational or in any manner changing, distorting or disturbing the eyesight, thinking process, balance, or coordination of such person."


References
Brecher EM, and the Editors of Consumer Reports Magazine. "How to launch a nationwide drug menace". Licit and Illicit Drugs. 1972.


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