‘Choking game’ has killed at least 82 children, study finds
February 15, 2008 – 4:07 amEuphoria-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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Originally from L.A. Times - Science on February 15, 2008, 12:00am
