‘Choking game’ has killed at least 82 children, study finds

February 15, 2008 – 4:07 am

Euphoria-inducing asphyxiation has become especially deadly as youths use ligatures that allow them to play alone.

The “choking game,” a type of asphyxiation practiced by children and adolescents seeking a euphoric rush, has killed at least 82 children since 1995, according to the first U.S. government study to quantify the deaths.


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on Feb 15, 2008, 12:00AM
Originally from L.A. Times - Science on February 15, 2008, 12:00am

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