Mar 12, 2018 · Kids are playing the Choking Game, also known as the Pass-Out Challenge, to get a brief high. Instead, they're dying. Here's what to know

The choking game, or fainting game, also sometimes referred to as Space Monkeys, [1] [2] is the act of intentionally cutting off oxygen to the brain with the goal of inducing temporary loss of consciousness and euphoria.

Feb 14, 2023 · Self-induced hypoxia (eg, engaging in strangulation activities, such as "the choking game") is another risky behavior among children and adolescents that may have a fatal outcome.

participate in this lethal game out of curiosity - not rebellion, depression or anger. The game may be played by kids who are not outwardly at-risk - students who may do well in school, and are close with their families.

Jun 22, 2012 · Tweens and teens are using belts, ropes or hyperventilating to make themselves pass out. Keep reading for what you should know about this sometimes fatal game.

The “choking game” is a strangulation activity that some youth may participate in to achieve a “high-like" sensation. It involves cutting off circulation to the carotid artery with a rope, belt, hands, or holding your breath. It may occur alone or in groups.

Mar 8, 2012 · During the “choking game,” teens choke each other or use a noose to choke themselves to produce a brief high. The “player” can pass out quickly. Serious injuries may result, such as bleeding retinas, brain damage, broken bones from falls or even death.

The game is called The Choking Game but it’s also known as Space Monkey, The Pass Out Game, Breath Play or Choke Out and it’s one that teens play to get a quick high without using drugs. They hold their breath, choke each other, or squeeze themselves till …

The Choking Game is a thrill-seeking behavior in which forced asphyxiation is used as a means of creating the sensation of being high without taking drugs. This feeling is achieved by applying pressure to the neck with the use of hands or ligatures that restrict oxygen flow to the brain, or by putting pressure on the chest after hyperventilating.

Apr 21, 2023 · Parents warned of disturbing online 'suicide challenge' game; 3 signs YOUR child is playing the 'tap out' game. The dangerous craze, also known as the choking game, pass out challenge or flat liner, is thought to be taking place in playgrounds around the UK.