“Condom Snorting” is a new dangerous trend in teenagers. They first snort the condom up their nose and then try to pull it out of their mouth. This can cause choking, allergic reactions to the latex and other health problems.
This trend is similar to the trend where teenagers are swallowing Tide Pods. While both trends may seem odd to adults, parents need to remember that the prefrontal cortex of a teenager’s brain is not fully developed. This part of the brain is responsible for reasoning and risk assessment. Since it is not fully developed yet in teenagers, they are prone to taking risks.
I have included a link to a story done by ABC 7 News in San Francisco which details this new teenage trend. http://abc7.com/3296850/ via @abc7.
Dr. Michael Rubino is a psychotherapist with over 20 years experience treating teenagers. For more information about Dr. Rubino and his private practice visit his website http://www.RubinoCounseling.com.
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