Community Resources
Have you heard about about the Choking
Game?
The Choking Game is a dangerous activity among
youth (primarily aged 9 - 16) in which a person essentially cuts off blood flow, and
therefore oxygen, to the brain creating a light-headed sensation. What they
often don?t realize is that this risky activity can cause lasting damage and
even death. Though there is no indication this is widespread in Dublin there are
periodic reports of this activity in our community and we want parents to have
as much information about the terms, behavior and resources. We are providing a
link to a website that is not affiliated with PERC but which provides additional
information and video segment. CAUTION: the video segment has an emotional 911
call that is probably best viewed by mature individuals or discussed if you
share with a younger audience. If you have a concern about some one engaging in
this behavior we suggest you contact your pediatrician, school counselor or a
community organization such as Nationwide Children?s Hospital 355-8080 at or
Dublin Community Counseling Center at 889-5722.
http://www.stop-the-choking-game.com/en/flash_vid.html
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