Side effects
What is a effect of alcohol on the body?
Alcohol poisoning
What is binge drinking?
Pattern of excessive alcohol consumption that brings blood alcohol concentration higher
What is the frequency of binge drinking?
Binge drinkers do so with a median frequency of 1.7 times per month and a median intensity of 5.5 drinks per episode
What do people drink alcohol?
Rapidly achieve intoxication
Where should you avoid if you have a drinking problem?
Clubs, parties or anywhere where you will be motivated o drink too much
Showing up to practice drunk can cause what?
Injuries
What does binge drinking do?
Rapidly overwhelms the body with alcohol, causing alcohol poisoning, severe injuries, and, in severe cases, death
What is the total consumption?
Over 90% of excessive alcohol consumption among U.S. adults involves binge drinking
What can drive drinking?
Social pressures, stress relief, or a desire to escape
How should you avoid if trying to stop drinking?
People who pressure you or also enjoy in drinking too much
What impact can alcohol have on the mind?
Risky behavior
How high is the blood alcohol concentration when binge drinking?
0.08% or higher
What are the demographics?
Binge drinking is more common among males than females and is more prevalent among adults with a college degree compared to those with less education
What are the motivations for drinking?
Coping with negative emotions, peer pressure, or "fitting in" at social events
What are methods to stop drinking?
Count drinks, have a friend who does not drink come with you so you do not feel alone, limit amounts of alcohol in a period of time
How does alcohol affect judgment?
Impairs judgment and coordination
What are the short term risk?
Alcohol poisoning and accidents
What states have the highest percentage of binge drinkers?
The District of Columbia, North Dakota, and Iowa have the highest percentages of adult binge drinkers
What is drinking a coping mechanism for?
anxiety, sadness, or boredom
What is the support line for binge drinking?
988
What does alcohol increase the risk of?
Cancers, liver disease and addiction
Can men drink more that women with out consequences?
Yes, binge drinking for women is considered 4+ drinks while for men it is 5+ drinks
How many college students binge drink?
29.3% of full-time college students aged 18–25 reported binge drinking in the past month, per 2023 data
How do people think they will feel after drinking?
Good and relived of stress
Whata re replacements for alcohol?
Non-alcoholic drinks that have the same test but a very low concentration of alcohol.