Q: I'm scared my friends keep playing the Choking Game- what should I do?
A: Let Us Help You and Your Friends before there is a horrible accident.
Q: We used to play something where people hyperventilated and then were bear hugged, is that
considered The Choking Game?
A: Yes, that is one method of The Choking Game.
Note: There is no safe way to play. Youth have died even though they were playing with a group!
considered The Choking Game?
A: Yes, that is one method of The Choking Game.
Note: There is no safe way to play. Youth have died even though they were playing with a group!
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General FAQs
FAQs by Parents
Q: Can I add a friend or relative to the Database of Accidental Asphyxia Victims?
A: For confidentiality and accuracy of the list, information may only be submitted by immediate family
members with three pieces of crucial information; Age/Gender, Name, Date of incident.
A: For confidentiality and accuracy of the list, information may only be submitted by immediate family
members with three pieces of crucial information; Age/Gender, Name, Date of incident.
Q: My child died playing the Choking Game but
it was ruled as suicide? I know it wasn't - what
can I do?
A: You also are not alone. Many Medical
Examiners (Coroners) and Law Enforcement
Investigators are just now learning about
Accidental Asphyxia in our Youth and your child's
case may be their first. Educate them, gather
any and all pertinent information on this site and
request a review meeting with the Cornoer/ ME.
Talk to the people who knew your child - if they
know of The Choking Game- chances are your
child did too.
Q: How can I get involved in raising awareness
for the Choking Game?
A: Check out the Raise Awareness page for
many ideas and tips to start you on your journey.
school system?
A: Check the Educational Materials page. Or you
can reference the site in a conversation with the
Administration of your school and they can view the
facts directly from the site. This is helpful as it is
often then quickly distributed to school personnel
via email.
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