FAQs
What is Binge Drinking?
Binge drinking is defined by drinking four or more drinks on any one occasion for women and five or more drinks on any one occasion for men. The following is a list of problems associated with binge drinking:
- death;
- blacking out (see definition below);
- walking drunk (which may lead to accidents);
- impaired sexual decision making that could result in an unplanned pregnancy and/or STDs;
- increased risk of sexual assault and/or criminal attacks (approximately 70% of college sexual assaults involve alcohol).
- a person can become an alcoholic.
What is the difference between blacking out and passing out?
Blacking out is a loss of memory - not being able to remember what happened. Passing out is not being able to be awakened.
What is the definition of a “drink?”
- 12 oz. beer = 4 oz. of wine = 1 oz. hard alcohol - all equal 1 drink;
- punch glass = you don’t know what and how much is in it;
- jello shots may contain grain alcohol, hence they do not fit the definition of a drink;
What is “grain alcohol?”
Grain alcohol is extremely strong alcohol that is often put in punch and jello shots. It is colorless and has virtually no taste or odor. As opposed to beer, which is approximately 5-6% alcohol by volume, grain alcohol is 95% alcohol by volume. Because of its high alcohol content, consuming grain alcohol may quickly lead to incapacitation or a lethal blood alcohol level.
