Posted on 09/28/2024 3:35:25 PM PDT by nickcarraway
“Chroming” is the latest trend to gain traction among teens — and it’s claimed the lives of multiple children.
Similar to huffing, “chroming” refers to the practice of inhaling chemicals from common items like permanent markers, aerosol deodorant, nail polish, paints or hair spray for a short-lived high, according to CNN.
“Most of these products are easy to find in homes and cheap to buy in stores,” Dr. Betty Choi, an author and pediatrician told CNN. “(Chroming) can become addictive when it’s done over and over again.” “Chroming” — a term derived from sniffing chrome-based paint products — has resulted in deaths and hospitalizations of children in recent months, and prompted concerned parents to speak out.
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Shoot, I can do that by just bending over and standing up quickly.
Kids aborting themselves....very sad but not unexpected with kids being raised by internet influencers...
1966, a high school classmate of mine died trying to get high by sniffing oven cleaner, killed him within a minute or two. He was a straight A student, for what that’s worth.
That is exactly where my brain went.
I remember when they changed the formula for glue very sad day for the huffers.
Had a friend in the 60’s his younger brother age 7 was found more than once on the riding lawn mower with the gas cap off and he was huffing the fumes found him passed out once.
Don’t know how long he lived the 60’s was the beginning of the end for many.
Not sure that many were stupid then.
Darwinism at work.
Thanks for letting me know. I had no idea.
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