Ally Langdon's tearful interview with parents bereaved by the tragic death of their 13-year-old daughter to 'chroming'
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It's a parent's worst nightmare, but unfortunately, it's a true story.
Australian presenter and A Current Affair host Ally Langdon couldn't hold back her tears as she listened to the heart-wrenching account of Andrea and Paul Haynes, whose 13-year-old daughter Esra died after inhaling toxic household chemicals to get high.
Esra Haynes tragically suffered a cardiac arrest after breathing in deodorant during a sleep-over in north-east Melbourne over the Easter long weekend. Her unsuspecting parents, Andrea and Paul, recounted the horrifying moment they received the dreaded call to 'come and get your daughter'.
Upon arriving at the scene, Andrea was met with police and paramedics desperately trying to resuscitate young Esra. She was placed on life support soon after arriving at the hospital, where she would remain for eight days until her heartbreaking death.
Credit: A Current Affair.
'We thought we would bring her home,' Andrea said.
'We still had hope; we did not think the worst,' Paul added.
The couple's worst fears were realised when a scan revealed Esra had sustained irreversible brain damage. Faced with the agonising decision to turn off their daughter's life support, Andrea and Paul were told to gather friends and family to say their final goodbyes to the teenager on her deathbed.
'She was put onto a bed so we could lay with her,' a heartbroken Paul said. 'We cuddled her until the end.'
As Ms Langdon listened to the parents' deeply moving memories of their final day with Esra, she was visibly overwhelmed, shedding tears alongside them.
What makes this tragedy even more gut-wrenching is that it is not an isolated incident. Ingesting chrome-based paint and other household chemicals, including deodorant and even bug spray, has claimed the lives of over a dozen young Australians since 2009.
Now, Andrea and Paul are trying to bring awareness to the dangers of 'chroming' and help educate children to prevent more needless deaths like Esra's.
'It's unquestionable that this will be our crusade,' Paul told the Herald Sun. 'No matter how much you lead a horse to water, anyone can drag them away. It's not something she would have done on her own.'
Paul described the family's life as 'broken' since Esra's passing, with her three siblings, Imogen, Seth, and Charlie, left 'shattered'. Esra had shown immense promise as an athlete, leading her team to a national aerobics championship in Queensland in Year 6.
In response to Esra's death, the Victorian Department of Education is providing counselling support for students and staff.
'Lilydale High School and the Department of Education extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of a Year 8 student who died over the weekend,' the department said. 'Our hearts go out to the families, community and school that have been impacted by this tragic incident, and the school will continue to provide support as required for all affected.'
One of the main driving factors behind the increasing prevalence of chroming in Australia stems from the readily available access to aerosol canisters among young individuals.
In a trial conducted in 2021, major retail chains such as Coles, Kmart, and Woolworths took action to safeguard their aerosol products by implementing protective glass screens. This initiative was introduced in the town of Mount Isa, where children as young as seven were discovered engaging in the dangerous practice of inhaling toxic fumes on a daily basis.
Recognising the success of this initiative, Queensland has widely adopted this practice in various locations, including Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane, Logan, and the Gold Coast. Moreover, many supermarkets in the Northern Territory, Western Australia, and South Australia have also followed suit.
To address the alarming rise of chroming incidents, stringent regulations have been implemented throughout Australia. Presently, all Australian jurisdictions enforce restrictions on the sale of chrome-based spray paint to individuals under the age of 18.
Inhalants are chemicals that produce fumes or vapours at room temperature. When you breathe in these fumes, it can make you feel euphoric or ‘high’, similar to alcohol or marijuana intoxication.
However, regularly using inhalants can cause serious health problems like damage to your liver, kidneys, and brain, and in some cases, it can even be deadly. Inhalants are also called volatile substances or solvents.
In Australia, there are two common ways people misuse inhalants: 'chroming' and petrol sniffing. 'Chroming' specifically refers to inhaling fumes from aerosol spray paint. It involves spraying the paint into a plastic bag and then breathing in the fumes from the bag. This is the most common form of inhalant misuse in Australia.
Chroming is just one method among several others that are commonly used. Many inhalants are everyday household products that can be dangerous when they are misused.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Haynes family, and we greatly admire Andrea and Paul for their dedicated efforts to educate and protect other young individuals from this dangerous trend.
This tragic incident serves as a poignant reminder of the potential consequences when household chemicals are misused. It's crucial to pause and consider the risks involved, prioritising our safety above all else.
Moreover, if you suspect any concerning signs, please don't hesitate to seek immediate assistance. Remember, reaching out for help can make a significant difference.
We would love to hear your thoughts on this story. Have you or someone you know ever faced challenges related to substance abuse? How did they approach their situation? If you feel comfortable, please share your experiences with us in the comments below.
Australian presenter and A Current Affair host Ally Langdon couldn't hold back her tears as she listened to the heart-wrenching account of Andrea and Paul Haynes, whose 13-year-old daughter Esra died after inhaling toxic household chemicals to get high.
Esra Haynes tragically suffered a cardiac arrest after breathing in deodorant during a sleep-over in north-east Melbourne over the Easter long weekend. Her unsuspecting parents, Andrea and Paul, recounted the horrifying moment they received the dreaded call to 'come and get your daughter'.
Upon arriving at the scene, Andrea was met with police and paramedics desperately trying to resuscitate young Esra. She was placed on life support soon after arriving at the hospital, where she would remain for eight days until her heartbreaking death.
Credit: A Current Affair.
'We thought we would bring her home,' Andrea said.
'We still had hope; we did not think the worst,' Paul added.
The couple's worst fears were realised when a scan revealed Esra had sustained irreversible brain damage. Faced with the agonising decision to turn off their daughter's life support, Andrea and Paul were told to gather friends and family to say their final goodbyes to the teenager on her deathbed.
'She was put onto a bed so we could lay with her,' a heartbroken Paul said. 'We cuddled her until the end.'
As Ms Langdon listened to the parents' deeply moving memories of their final day with Esra, she was visibly overwhelmed, shedding tears alongside them.
What makes this tragedy even more gut-wrenching is that it is not an isolated incident. Ingesting chrome-based paint and other household chemicals, including deodorant and even bug spray, has claimed the lives of over a dozen young Australians since 2009.
Now, Andrea and Paul are trying to bring awareness to the dangers of 'chroming' and help educate children to prevent more needless deaths like Esra's.
'It's unquestionable that this will be our crusade,' Paul told the Herald Sun. 'No matter how much you lead a horse to water, anyone can drag them away. It's not something she would have done on her own.'
Paul described the family's life as 'broken' since Esra's passing, with her three siblings, Imogen, Seth, and Charlie, left 'shattered'. Esra had shown immense promise as an athlete, leading her team to a national aerobics championship in Queensland in Year 6.
Paul and Andrea want everyone to know the consequences of chroming. Credit: Pexels/Kat Smith.
In response to Esra's death, the Victorian Department of Education is providing counselling support for students and staff.
'Lilydale High School and the Department of Education extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of a Year 8 student who died over the weekend,' the department said. 'Our hearts go out to the families, community and school that have been impacted by this tragic incident, and the school will continue to provide support as required for all affected.'
One of the main driving factors behind the increasing prevalence of chroming in Australia stems from the readily available access to aerosol canisters among young individuals.
In a trial conducted in 2021, major retail chains such as Coles, Kmart, and Woolworths took action to safeguard their aerosol products by implementing protective glass screens. This initiative was introduced in the town of Mount Isa, where children as young as seven were discovered engaging in the dangerous practice of inhaling toxic fumes on a daily basis.
Recognising the success of this initiative, Queensland has widely adopted this practice in various locations, including Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane, Logan, and the Gold Coast. Moreover, many supermarkets in the Northern Territory, Western Australia, and South Australia have also followed suit.
To address the alarming rise of chroming incidents, stringent regulations have been implemented throughout Australia. Presently, all Australian jurisdictions enforce restrictions on the sale of chrome-based spray paint to individuals under the age of 18.
Inhalants are chemicals that produce fumes or vapours at room temperature. When you breathe in these fumes, it can make you feel euphoric or ‘high’, similar to alcohol or marijuana intoxication.
However, regularly using inhalants can cause serious health problems like damage to your liver, kidneys, and brain, and in some cases, it can even be deadly. Inhalants are also called volatile substances or solvents.
In Australia, there are two common ways people misuse inhalants: 'chroming' and petrol sniffing. 'Chroming' specifically refers to inhaling fumes from aerosol spray paint. It involves spraying the paint into a plastic bag and then breathing in the fumes from the bag. This is the most common form of inhalant misuse in Australia.
Chroming is just one method among several others that are commonly used. Many inhalants are everyday household products that can be dangerous when they are misused.
Having a thorough understanding of the dangers associated with inhaling harmful substances can greatly contribute to raising awareness. Credit: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Haynes family, and we greatly admire Andrea and Paul for their dedicated efforts to educate and protect other young individuals from this dangerous trend.
This tragic incident serves as a poignant reminder of the potential consequences when household chemicals are misused. It's crucial to pause and consider the risks involved, prioritising our safety above all else.
Moreover, if you suspect any concerning signs, please don't hesitate to seek immediate assistance. Remember, reaching out for help can make a significant difference.
We would love to hear your thoughts on this story. Have you or someone you know ever faced challenges related to substance abuse? How did they approach their situation? If you feel comfortable, please share your experiences with us in the comments below.
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this can happen quite quickly the result is death it's that simple gases starve the brain 
