This Thursday, 10-11-12, Parents Unite to Raise Awareness of Kids’ Choking Game

Increasing evidence shows that children and teens are playing the game both in groups and alone. Essentially, participants cut off the oxygen supply to the brain, inducing tingling or a mild, euphoric high that lasts several seconds just before the participant loses consciousness.

It is estimated that as many as 75 percent of all U.S. children have heard of the choking game and 40 percent have no idea of the dangers.

The games can be played anywhere, so backyards, basements, playgrounds, school bathrooms, and bedrooms are favorite locales for the often-fatal game.