And because of them, some school administrators are taking action. Pediatrician Dr. Lisa Thornton sat down with Early Show co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez to discuss the health risks associated with this disturbing fad.
There's this whole ritual around how these kids do this, and it looks like smoking. So I'm concerned that the next step is smoking," Thornton said. Thornton demonstrated how the "Smoking Smarties" are made. The Smarties are crushed up and opened on one end, and then partially opened on the other end like a cigarette.
Then they puff the sugar into their mouth and then let it come out, which looks like they are smoking. The danger caused by smoking or snorting Smarties is that the particles from the tablets can be inhaled into the nose, lungs or any other respiratory body part. He discovered that you can get cuts in the throat from not fully crushed bits of Smarties , as well as infection, allergic reaction, and bad breath.
A student at Farnsley Middle School said that he knows a lot of people who smoke Smarties. He thought it was cool, because it made you look like you were smoking.
He started smoking Smarties in elementary school, because another kid showed him how! Smoking Smarties is not the only fad going around. Here are some other things that teens are interested in and may be harmful to their health you can even find all of these challenges on YouTube : Sniffing Pixie Sticks, Sniffing Kool-Aide mixed with vodka or any other kind of alcohol, and drinking Gummy Bears soaked in alcohol.
I really think that this article inspired me. That is because I am now in seventh grade and go to Farnsley now and I will soon be trying to get published. Thank you so much for inspiring me. I actuall never knew that kids were smoking smarties. This article shows that even the things we think tht are safe can be dangerous to our health.
This article was very helpful. Because i thought smoking helps for body and that i keeps you awake. I think this an very good article beacuse i really didn tknow kids were smoking smarties i never heard of that before. I didnt know smoking a smartie was even possible. Great article, it taught me a lot. OMG, kids nowadays will do anything to keep them occupied. Teens need to learn about these safety issues.
Just because your friend is "smoking" smarties dont mean you have to. Kids are just following what they think are cool, but in reality it can kill you. Grow up teens, because you have a full life ahead of you so dont make it get cut short! This article caught my attention quickly. Great article! The title really caught my attention. This is a good informing article.
This is a good persuasive article to tell kids not to do real drugs nor fake drugs. This was a great article. It was very informative on how kids somke smarties and wh they do it. I really never thought that kids would even have the idea or thought to somke smarties. Mark Shikowitz, otolaryngologist. It eventually dissolved. Shikowitz says the fine powder candy can also be inhaled down the wrong pipe.
If the sugar sits in the lungs or in the nasal cavity for a prolonged period of time, it could cause an infection. Jeremy says he's never felt the urge to pick up a cigarette and says he just puffs candy to pass some time. It is kind of like a party trick," said Froncek. The company that manufactures Smarties calls teens who pulverize and smoke the candy "misguided. The company also says they're hoping this inappropriate practice will disappear.
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