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Date: Apr 28, 2008 6:37 PM
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THE CHOKING GAME
This activity is not a Game! It's a traditional activity passed on for generations through whispers of typically 9-14 year old children on playgrounds, at school, camp, and from friends. The Choking Game is played in both in groups and by a single child.
The object of the 'game' is asphyxiation, as in, to apply pressure to restrict oxygen and/or blood flow to the brain of the victim therefore creating a desired 'floaty', 'tingling', 'high' sensation. The 'high' are the cells of the brain seizing and beginning the process of permanent cell death. When the victim becomes unconscious, the pressure is released and the secondary 'high' of the oxygen/blood rushing to the brain is achieved. If the victim is alone - upon unconsciousness there is no one to release the pressure and the victims own body weight continues to tighten the ligature usually resulting in death. Wikipedia On-Line Encyclopedia Definition of the Choking Game
WARNING SIGNS in the Youth may include: Frequent often severe headaches Inexplicable bruising or red linear marks around the neck Bloodshot eyes and/or Petechiae (tiny red dots) on face. Changes in attitude (overly aggressive ) Disorientation and/or grogginess after being alone Unusual demands for privacy Curiosity about asphyxiation (i.e "how's it feel", "what happens if")WARNING SIGNS in the home may include: Locked or blocked bedroom/bathroom doors Ligatures (bed sheets, belts, tee-shirts, ties, ropes) tied in strange knots and/or found in unusual places Internet history of websites or chat rooms mentioning asphyxiation or Choking Game Wear marks on furniture (ex: bunk beds, closet rods) Warning Signs of the Choking Game *some or none of these signs may be present
What is the best prevention? Talk about the dangers - They know about the game!
Adolescents feel it's 'just passing out'. It's free, accessible and not a drug or illegal making the temptation for a quick thrill tempting. Tell them that EVERY time they are risking DEATH -either their brain cells or themselves.
Common slang names 5 minutes of Heaven 7 Minutes 'Til Heaven Airplaning America dream(ing) Black out Black Hole Breath Play California High Choke Out Chocking (Game) Cloud Nine Dream (Game) Elevator (Game) Fainting game Flatline game Flat liner (Game) Funky Chicken Gasp (ing) (Game) Hang (ing) Game Hangman (Game) Harvey Wall banger High riser (Game) Hyperventilating Knock-Out (Game) Lions and Tigers Pass(ing) -Out Purple Dragon Natural high Rising Sun Rush Sleeping Game Sleeper Hold Snuff (Game) Something dreaming Space cowboy Space monkey Speed Dreaming Suffocation (Game) Suffocation roulette Teen choking game Tingling game Twitching Game
What are the results? Bruises/concussions Broken bones Seizures Brain Damage Retinal hemorrhaging StrokeDEATH
IF a YOUTH IS participating Increase supervision- be aware of your child’s activities and whereabouts Remove any paraphernalia that could be used as a ligature. Alert school personnel. If one student is involved, there are probably othersAlert the parents of your children’s friends.Consult with a physician to address any health needs that have resultedIf an older teen is involved, younger children in the same family may be at risk for participating in this activity
WHAT'S THE ATTRACTION? ~ A brief sense of euphoria ~ An altered state of consciousness ~ Peer Pressure of a dare or game of chicken ~ Enhanced erotic feelings ~ Entertainment peers lose consciouness/behave erraticallyEstablished Jan 2006 Serving all of the U.S. " The Choking Game " Advocating Education of the Dangers COPYRIGHT The DB Foundation 2005-2007 All Rights Reserved A Non Profit Educational Foundation 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization Status Pending Where do kids learn it?... Friends/Neighbors SiblingsTHE INTERNETAt School PlaygroundsIs this AeA? (Auto Erotic Asphyxiation) AeA involves a sexual aspect; self choking does not.
