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Friday, April 16, 2010

Teen Caught Huffing As Mom Shops

From Action3 News in Nebraska:

Many busy Americans reserve the weekend for clothing and grocery shopping. However, reports suggest an Omaha 14-year old was doing a little shopping of his own. His mother left him in the car while she went to pick up some groceries, leaving the young alone for a matter of minutes. Meanwhile, he pulled out a can of duster and began inhaling.

He was discovered later and transported the hospital. It is believed he did not suffer any life-threatening damage. Police cited the minor for inducing intoxication by medical use, misdemeanor.

Hopefully, the teen has learned his lesson for good because the situation could have turned out different. "A risk of brain damage with repeated use, you're losing brain cells but probably the biggest risk is sudden death and that does happen." one doctor says.

Statistically, 22% of inhalant-related deaths are attributed to Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome, a chemically-induced cardiac arrest. This can happen the first time a person abuses inhalants.

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