1. Other Risky Behaviors

2. The Choking Game What is the choking game?
Since 1995, responsible for at least 82 deaths
Boys more likely to die
11-16 y/o most likely to try
Why is it important to know about it?

4. Oregon 2008 survey asked 8th graders:
36% had heard of the choking game
30% had heard of someone participating
6% had participated themselves
More likely to participate:
Those who also reported mental health risk factors, substance use or both

5. Inhalants

7. Other Drugs Marijuana Herbal “incense”
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8. Bullying
“Aggressive behavior that is intentional and that involves an imbalance of power or strength.”
Repeated over time
Many forms
15-25% of U.S. students report being bullied “sometimes or more often”

9. Cyberbullying AKA: “Electronic Aggression” (CDC, 2010)
AKA: “Electronic Aggression” (CDC, 2010)
Uses cell phones, PDAs, internet
Up to “35% of young people say they have been the victim of electronic aggression.” (CDC, 2008)

10. Prevention Communicate! Develop rules Explore the internet
Talk with other parents / teachers / caregivers
Keep current

11. http://stopbullyingnow. hrsa. gov/adults/state-laws/StatLaw_Graphic