In Australia, parents Andrea and Paul Haynes shared their heartbreaking story of losing their 13-year-old daughter, Esra, to a dangerous viral trend known as chroming. The trend involves inhaling toxic chemicals from everyday products such as deodorant, paint, or markers to achieve a short-term high.
Esra, described by her local community as “determined, fun, and talented,” was an active teenager who played sports, raced BMX bikes with her siblings, and led her aerobics team to a national championship in Queensland.
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