A TikTok-fueled surge in inhalant use is endangering kids lives, researchers warn.
Inhalant use has long been a persistent public health problem.
The scientists analyzed 109 chroming-related videos on the social media platform that collectively had over 25 million views.
Whipped cream chargers, which contain nitrous oxide, are a common source of inhalant misuse.© Malcolm P Chapman via Getty
More than half of the videos also alluded to addiction.
The teams findings will be presented this weekend at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & Exhibition.
These terms now return a warning about inhalant use.
TikTok isnt the only factor that might be driving up inhalant use.
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