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Other Risky Behaviors

Other Risky Behaviors. 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?. www.cdc.gov. Choking game in Oregon. (www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ah , 2011). Inhalants.

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Other Risky Behaviors

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  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?

  3. www.cdc.gov

  4. Choking game in Oregon (www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ah, 2011)

  5. Inhalants www.samhsa.gov

  6. www.samhsa.gov

  7. Other Drugs • Marijuana • Herbal “incense” • http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6666160n&tag=related;photovideo Picture: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=herbal+incense&FORM=BIFD#focal=fc92fe1254c0ab247cde49aeaf818f28&furl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spikemax.com%2Fspike-max.jpg

  8. Bullying • “Aggressive behavior that is intentional and that involves an imbalance of power or strength.” www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov • Repeated over time • Many forms • 15-25% of U.S. students report being bullied “sometimes or more often” • www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov

  9. Cyberbullying • http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/cyberbullying-on-good-morning-america/7102d62f85ecc96ce8d47102d62f85ecc96ce8d4-401628594687?q=cyberbylling • 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.pdfhttp://stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/adults/state-laws/StatLaw_Graphic.pdf

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