We believe as parents and educators, it is our duty to empower parents with information to better
keep their children safe, and children with age appropriate tools of factual information regarding
risk-taking behavior.  Adolescence is a time where children begin making choices, giving them the
tools they need will more often lead  to good choices on their part.                                  
Slang names, Warning Signs, Who is doing this?
Are kids in your area playing? Interactive Map of US Choking Game victims
Stats and current numbers happening across the US
Medical reports and Health Dept releases
Contains Choking Game victims vital information
Other dangerous behavior parents need to know about.
Members of DBF, our mission and philosophy.
New! T-Shirts, Bumper Stickers, Awareness Bracelets all to increase awareness!
Get your Awareness T-Shirt and post your pictures to enter contests!
Add your signature to the thousands requiring DARE and Risk Prevention Program to teach the dangers of the Choking Game
There's a survey for everyone - please give your opinion!
Contact a Speaker or Advocate in your area!
Seminars and Choking Game awareness events and other important dates
Posted 01/01/06 | Updated 07/01/08
" The Choking Game "
Advocating Education of the Dangers
Choking Game.net
Tell a Friend
COPYRIGHT  The DB Foundation  2005-2009 All Rights Reserved
The DB Foundation  LLC
.A Non Profit Educational Foundation 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization Status Pending
Note: Information on this website is not intended to take the place of medical advice.
FAQs about the Choking Game Letters written to us About the history and founding of The DB Foundation
When an adult discovers an adolescent is 'playing' the Choking Game,  What to do next?

Honestly and openly approach the child.   Ask - Do you know about this 'game'?  
Be prepared: Many  parents are shocked at the answer.   

    a.  Parents and teachers often aren't aware of this increasing popular game.  Give them a brochure

    b.  The children are oblivious to the dangers of 'playing' (they think is just a game/just passing out)

Seek out others who are involved -
    If 1 child is involved - THERE ARE MORE!   Children are taught from:

    a. Peers  (innocently thinking it's just a 'game')

    b. The internet (search your child's computer history for YouTube, Google Videos)  children are taping episodes of
    themselves and friends 'playing the Choking Game' for others to watch

    c. Older siblings (innocently)

Share what you have discovered

    a.  Talk with your child's School.  Convey your concerns to the Principal / Headmaster / Guidance office BEFORE a
    child is harmed. See a Sample letter from Parents.  Unsatisfactory response from the individual school
    administration?  Voice (repeatedly, in writing if need be) your concerns to the Superintendent, the School Board.

    b.  Talk to other parents - as we said above when an incident occurs, there are more participants.

    c.  Call the local Media - news stations/ newspaper articles increase awareness and save lives every time  a story
    runs.
Need Help Alerting Your School / Neighborhood