Topic : 12/21 Shocking Teen Trends

Just a FYI on Adderall:  It is a prescription medication. It is an Amphetamine ( "upper") It is prescribed to children for the treatment of ADHD. This medication is taken recreationally for it's "high". This drug is dangerous when abused- it has a long list of side effects- some which can be life threatening such as high blood pressure and rapid heart rate. Young ppl should know that any medication- prescription or over the counter, can be DEADLY if not used correctly, such as under the directions of a doctor.  

Karen, RN 

I just wanted to say that this game isnt new, as have many others who've posted...I can remember ppl doing it when i was younger and i am now 30...its not a teen epidemic either, alot of young adults do it, and they do it under the influence of drugs or alcohol..its very sad that children are dying from this game but its been a reality that alot of parents have refused to acknowledge for a very long time..  It seems that there are more and more parents actually caring about their children these days, so hopefully with this show the word will get spread out and we can protect our children a little better...  For Sarah and Samuel:  My condolences on your loss, I hope you are able to pick up the peices of your lives very soon! Thank you so much for bringing this to America's attention!! 

Sorry, wrong quote before..... 

I wanted to say that before today's show, I had not heard of this game- and I am a young, "hip" mom. I called my 14yr old son in and made him watch the show, so he could be aware of this and know the dangers. He is, coincidentally named Gabriel too. I am so sorry for  your loss, and admire your mission to help get the word out, so that other wonderful young people don't have to die. 

Karen

When I was in 6th grade (1973) we played this game...so for those who ask "what is the world coming to?", it's not a new trend.  

Alyssa - of my school mates who went on to do drugs in high school, two died, I see a few others walking around pretty destitute but in a school of 500 kids, most of the people I know came through it. (THIS is not to condone the drugs because those who came through are just plain lucky!) Of my elementary school mates who played this game, I have epilepsy, two are worse off than the biggest acid head from highschool and one died while playing the game.  

If your friends still want you to do this...show them this message board and tell them to kiss your butt. 

I never heard of this "trend" before this show. I do remember that when my son was in the Marine Corps, they were taught how to do this to an enemy. My son told me that they had to practice on each other. He told me that they would choke someone til "they were out." This was even done in the barracks so they could do it for the DI(drill instructor) It is a dangerous game and hope that our children will find something else that is positive to do instead of something that is so dangerous. 

Mary