Self-Asphyxiation
(Choking Game)
Presentation
Please take a minute to
answer the pre-test
questions.
The information used in this presentation was
obtained from several sources, including:
– A presentation put together by staff members of
James Madison Middle School in Appleton, WI
– Information from the following organizations:
• G.A.S.P. (Games Adolescents Shouldn’t Play)
• D.B. (Dangerous Adolescent Behavior
Education) Foundation
• S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive
Decisions)
• C.D.C. (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention)
Please Note:
The information presented may be
disturbing; however, the goal is to present
the truth behind this dangerous activity. If
you feel that you need to leave the room
during this presentation please let one of
your teacher’s know and then go to the
guidance office.
Video available at: http://www.gaspinfo.com/en/involved.html
Why Are We Talking
About This?
• Because it can happen
anywhere and you need to
know how dangerous it is, so
you can choose to be safe.
What Should I Do?
• If you are doing it, STOP! If you
know someone else who is, tell
them to stop. Don’t take their
word for it though. Tell an adult
about it.
But my friend will get
mad…
• It is better to have a friend mad at you
for saving their life than having a
dead friend. Your friend may not
realize you are saving them, but trust
me this activity is a killer!
Telling ≠ Tattling
Who Can I Tell?
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Your Parents
Your Friend’s Parents
Teacher
Guidance Counselor
School Nurse
School Administrator
Aunt/Uncle
Any responsible adult that you trust
How can I say, “No”?
• Use Humor- “No, I need all the brain cells
I’ve got”
• Walk Away- Leave if people ask you to do it
• Give a reason- “No, it’s stupid and it can
kill you”
• Strength in numbers- Hang out with kids
who won’t do this
• Avoid the situation- If you know kids that
are doing it, don’t go with them
What Else Should I Do?
• Talk about your feelings.
• Growing up can be difficult.
You are not alone.
• People care about you.
• There are caring people available
to discuss emotional reactions to
issues or events.
• Don’t take dangerous risks instead
of talking about your feelings.
Who Can I Talk To?
- Your Parents - Your Friend’s Parents
- Brothers - Sisters
- Grandparents
- Aunts
- Uncles
- Cousins
- Teachers
- School Counselors
- School Nurse - Principals
- Friends
- Any responsible adult that you trust
Positive Risk-Taking
• Risk taking is a safe and natural
part of growing up.
• Just like adults, for many kids and
teens, risk taking is one way of
relieving stress.
• There are many activities like,
skateboarding or rock climbing,
which produce a safe natural
endorphin or “high” for kids.
The SADD Teens Today 2004 study
identified the following three broad
categories of positive risk-taking:
• Life Risks
• School Risks
• Community Risks
The SADD Teens Today 2004 study
identified the following three broad
categories of positive risk-taking:
Life Risks
• Social – e.g. joining a club or
group
• Emotional – e.g. asking someone
on a date or sharing feelings with
friends
• Physical – e.g. rock climbing
The SADD Teens Today 2004 study
identified the following three broad
categories of positive risk-taking:
School Risks
• Academic – e.g. taking an
advanced placement course
• Athletic – e.g. trying out for a
sports team
• Extracurricular – e.g. running for
student council
The SADD Teens Today 2004 study
identified the following three broad
categories of positive risk-taking:
Community Risks
• Volunteering – e.g. helping the
elderly or homeless
• Mentoring – e.g. working with
younger children
• Leading – e.g. starting a group or
organization
Questions ???
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