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Aus - Police and Drug Arm warn of deadly risk from 'chroming' as incidents rise
BAYSIDE teenagers are playing with their futures, and possibly their lives, as reports of solvent and paint abuse continue.
Wynnum Police have asked community members to be vigilant in looking for young people indulging in volatile substance misuse, which is commonly known as 'chroming'.
The practice involves the concentrated inhalation of butane gas, aerosol deodorants, paint and solvent- based adhesives to achieve a high. The substances are usually inhaled out of soft drink bottles.
Wynnum Police said they noticed an alarming number of paint-stained bottles littering the bayside region recently and called on community members to report it if they see it.
The practice is not illegal.
The Drug Awareness and Relief Foundation (Drug Arm), Brisbane's pre-eminent drug and alcohol support group, said every time a child raised a paint-filled bottle to their face they were risking brain injuries.
"Inhaling these substances has severe and long lasting physical and neurological effects that in some cases cause lifetime brain injury, heart damage and in some cases death," executive officer Jody Wright said.
"This is not the future we want for our young people and we urge everyone in the community to join with Drug Arm in playing a role in addressing this serious problem."
http://www.couriermail.com.au/quest...s-rise-at-wynnum/story-fni9r0lo-1226670246580
BAYSIDE teenagers are playing with their futures, and possibly their lives, as reports of solvent and paint abuse continue.
Wynnum Police have asked community members to be vigilant in looking for young people indulging in volatile substance misuse, which is commonly known as 'chroming'.
The practice involves the concentrated inhalation of butane gas, aerosol deodorants, paint and solvent- based adhesives to achieve a high. The substances are usually inhaled out of soft drink bottles.
Wynnum Police said they noticed an alarming number of paint-stained bottles littering the bayside region recently and called on community members to report it if they see it.
The practice is not illegal.
The Drug Awareness and Relief Foundation (Drug Arm), Brisbane's pre-eminent drug and alcohol support group, said every time a child raised a paint-filled bottle to their face they were risking brain injuries.
"Inhaling these substances has severe and long lasting physical and neurological effects that in some cases cause lifetime brain injury, heart damage and in some cases death," executive officer Jody Wright said.
"This is not the future we want for our young people and we urge everyone in the community to join with Drug Arm in playing a role in addressing this serious problem."
http://www.couriermail.com.au/quest...s-rise-at-wynnum/story-fni9r0lo-1226670246580
