‘Dusting’ Claims Life of 19-Year-Old Girl in US

Renna O’Rourke, a 19-year-old from Arizona, has tragically passed away as a result of participating in the ‘dusting’ trend. This dangerous social media challenge encourages individuals to inhale household cleaning products to experience a temporary high. O’Rourke’s case highlights the severe health risks associated with this practice, which can lead to cardiac arrest and brain death. Her father stated that a keyboard cleaner was obtained and used without the family’s awareness, leading to the fatal outcome. The family is now actively campaigning to warn others about the dangers of ‘dusting’ and advocating for parental vigilance. They emphasize the importance of monitoring children’s access to potentially harmful substances. The family has started a GoFundMe page to manage medical bills. A similar incident happened in the UK where a boy lost his life after substance abuse.