Monday, March 13, 2006
Huffing
A 15-year-old Clinton Township boy is dead and his 13-year-old friend is hospitalized after police say the pair was huffing
Local 4 reported that huffing is a cheap, cool and legal way of getting high from products around the house. Fumes are inhaled through the mouth giving users a quick high, according to Children’s Hospital of Michigan’s web site.
Cassandra Saunders couldn’t believe it when she found her daughter and her daughter’s friend unconscious in a van outside of her home.
“My little girl and her friends snuck out in the middle of the night and thought it would be cool to get high using Freon,” said Saunders.
Dr. Stephen R. Knazik of Children’s Hospital said that gasoline products and things that have alcohols are what is usually the choice for kids to huff.
“And they can pretty much huff or sniff anything that smells,” said Knazik.
the effects of huffing according to Dr. Knazik can lead to feelings of power, lower inhibitions, and children have the sensation of being drunk, followed by drowsines, euphoria and in many cases, death.
Cassandra's daughter was revived but her fifteen year old friend was
pronounced dead at the scene.
She feels like she's to blame because she made it and he didn't." Saunders said.
Huffing creates a tricky situation for parents as their children have acess to any of these household products that once inhaled can produce a dangerous high. Parents must find ways to talk to their adolescents about the serious dangers of brain damage or death caused by huffing.
Dr. Knazik highlighted the importnace of stressing to your children that while it may be cool and fun, it is not worth the risk. He suggests that parents introduce ulternative, more appropriate methods to make them feel good, and enjoy their time.
Signs that your child might be huffing can be observed through the smell of chemicals on thier breath and clothing. A drunk, dazed, or glassy eyed appearance could be a sign your child may be huffing.
Local 4 reported that huffing is a cheap, cool and legal way of getting high from products around the house. Fumes are inhaled through the mouth giving users a quick high, according to Children’s Hospital of Michigan’s web site.
Cassandra Saunders couldn’t believe it when she found her daughter and her daughter’s friend unconscious in a van outside of her home.
“My little girl and her friends snuck out in the middle of the night and thought it would be cool to get high using Freon,” said Saunders.
Dr. Stephen R. Knazik of Children’s Hospital said that gasoline products and things that have alcohols are what is usually the choice for kids to huff.
“And they can pretty much huff or sniff anything that smells,” said Knazik.
the effects of huffing according to Dr. Knazik can lead to feelings of power, lower inhibitions, and children have the sensation of being drunk, followed by drowsines, euphoria and in many cases, death.
Cassandra's daughter was revived but her fifteen year old friend was
pronounced dead at the scene.
She feels like she's to blame because she made it and he didn't." Saunders said.
Huffing creates a tricky situation for parents as their children have acess to any of these household products that once inhaled can produce a dangerous high. Parents must find ways to talk to their adolescents about the serious dangers of brain damage or death caused by huffing.
Dr. Knazik highlighted the importnace of stressing to your children that while it may be cool and fun, it is not worth the risk. He suggests that parents introduce ulternative, more appropriate methods to make them feel good, and enjoy their time.
Signs that your child might be huffing can be observed through the smell of chemicals on thier breath and clothing. A drunk, dazed, or glassy eyed appearance could be a sign your child may be huffing.
# posted by Minni @ 5:21 PM 
