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May 2, 2008
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Letter: Huffing Freon Editor, The Friday Flyer:
My husband and I are submitting this in an effort to help get the word out to all parents and residents in our local community.
Huffing Freon is the new and latest high for our children. “Freon?” you’re asking – at least that’s what we asked!
Here is what I learned. Our young children are huffing Freon from air conditioners through our community. Apparently this is a cheap and easy high for them, but one that is lethal and will kill. It has killed in the past and will continue too kill until we put a stop to it. This has become the choice drug for children ages 8 to 15, but not limited. They have easy access and it cannot be traced through blood testing.
This was brought to my attention just recently by a gentleman who actually brought his young son who was high on Freon to my house late one evening to inform me that my son showed his son how to do this. My first reaction was, “Not my son.” After two days of looking into this, contacting the authorities and the POA, many tears later my husband and I are here to say, “Yes our son, yes your son and yes their son.”
Yes, this behavior is out there and happening everyday in our neighborhoods. It’s easy, our air conditioners are right there and, to be honest, who would think someone would steal your Freon – but they are! Please watch for this, it could be one child, or even a group them. If they are near your air conditioner they are probably up to no good.
This type of high is very habit forming and very deadly; it has no prejudice, it will take all who is willing. Please talk with your children, know their friends. Make it your business to know who is hanging around your house and neighborhood. I have always known my son’s friend and their parents. My husband and I can tell you that, if we had been a little more proactive watching the neighborhood, we would not be going through this! We love our son, we love your sons; this needs to stop.
The local authorities are aware this is going on and so is the POA. I will be contacting the local elementary, middle and high schools. We also need your help.
Laurie Saumers
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