The TikTok Blackout Challenge, also known as the “choking game” or “pass-out challenge,” is a highly dangerous trend that involves cutting off oxygen to the brain to induce a brief, euphoric sensation. Participants often choke themselves or have someone else apply pressure to their necks. While this might sound shocking, it’s precisely this sense of danger and peer validation that makes such challenges appealing to curious children and teens.
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