TikTok 'Chroming' Trend Endangers Teens

The resurgence of inhaling toxic fumes from household items is causing severe health risks and fatalities among adolescents.

Chroming, also known as huffing, involves inhaling fumes from common household items like nail polish and permanent markers for a quick high.
The trend has gained traction on TikTok, where videos related to chroming have amassed over 25 million views, often referencing repeated use and addiction.
Health experts report that chroming can cause severe side effects including brain damage, heart attacks, seizures, and even sudden death.
Parents and pediatricians are urged to be more vigilant about the accessibility of these items and the online content their children are exposed to.
TikTok has attempted to curb the trend by banning related search terms and highlighting substance abuse helplines, but some content still slips through.