Dangerous Games

Kids and adolescents call it a game. But it can be a deadly one. Its a new killer high thats affecting even young children. If youre a parent, you need to hear this interview. Then - whats it really like to be in a maximum security prison? And can the experience really rehabilitate convicted felons? Well talk to a reformed criminal who shares his startling story. Plus if youre watching your weight, you may want to watch the amount of alcohol youre consuming.

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The Choking Game Dr. Thomas Andrew, pediatrician, and Chief Medical Examiner of New Hampshire talks about an extremely dangerous activity among children age 9-14 called the choking game. Youngsters choke themselves, seeking a euphoric rush of blood to the brain. A number of deaths across the country have been linked to this trend. Dr. Andrew believes parents must talk with their children about it, in the same way they discuss drug abuse, tobacco and alcohol abuse. He discussed possible warning signs of the activity.
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The Man Who Outgrew His Prison Cell Joe Loya, author of The Man Who Outgrew His Prison Cell talks about his experiences as one of Californias most prolific bank robbers, and his eventual incarceration. He explains how domestic violence was the beginning of his life of crime, and discusses the importance of education in giving prison inmates the hope and skills to turn their lives around.
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Drinking and Your Weight Dr. James Rohrer, Professor of Health Services Research in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Mayo Clinic talks about his study on obesity and drinking. He found that people who have an alcoholic drink or two a day may have a lower risk of becoming obese.
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