Choking Game NOT the Game to Play
A rising number of kids committing senseless accidental deaths
Los Angeles, CA, (Saturday, December 3, 2011)-According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and two awareness websites, researchers found that at least 82 kids and teens from 31 states have died from the dangerous strangulation games since 1995. My 10 yr. old cousin died on December 1, 2011 from this game. "This should have never ever happened. This was a senseless accidental death, that could of been prevented, says Tiffany Dixon, mother." "My Todd Jr. is gone because of some stupid game, may he rest in peace."
Preteens and young teens are choking, strangling or hanging themselves (or having a friend do it) with some sort of noose anything from dog leashes to scarves to jump rope. Kids are doing something so crazy and dangerous simply because it offers a fast and free high. It deprives the brain of oxygen, which can induce tingling or mild euphoria, impacting the cells of the nervous system.
The CDC reports says most of the kids who died were:
-Boys (87%)
-10-16 years old (89%) (age 13 on average)
-Alone when they died (96%)
Kids playing this so-called game can pass out within seconds and after 3 minutes of hanging or strangling, their balance, memory and nervous system begin to shut down; which is quickly followed by a senseless accidental death.
If you are playing the Choking Game or know someone who is, please seek help from a school counselor, therapist or support group. To learn more about the Choking Game, visit
http://safe2tell.org/students/student-lounge/choking-game or call their toll free number at 877-542-7233(SAFE).
To find out how you can help The Dixon family on burial and memorial services contact Cynthia Latson at 310-256-9568.
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