Avoid carbonated drinks â these will speed up the absorption of alcohol. Designate yourself as the 'Sober Buddy.' (The
BINGE DRINKING WHAT IS BINGE DRINKING?
WHEN COLLEGE STUDENTS WERE ASKED IF THEY'D HAD
5
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines binge drinking as a pattern of drinking that brings
OR MORE DRINKS IN A SITTING IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS,
1 3 IN
blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels to 0.08 g/dL. This usually occurs after 4 drinks for women and 5 drinks
ANSWERED
“YES.”
for men—in about 2 hours.
>5 >4
YES.
DRINKS IN 2 HOURS
DRINKS IN 2 HOURS
DRINKING CAN HAVE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES
>50%
OF
COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO DRANK ALCOHOL EXPERIENCED AT
LEAST ONE SERIOUS NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCE WITHIN THE LAST YEAR:
HAD SEX WITHOUT GIVING HAD UNPROTECTED SEX
PHYSICALLY INJURED SELF
PHYSICALLY INJURED
SERIOUSLY CONSIDERED
GOT IN TROUBLE
ANOTHER PERSON
SUICIDE
WITH POLICE
OR GETTING CONSENT
ALCOHOL'S EFFECTS ON THE BODY
BRAIN
LIVER
Fatty liver: the earliest
Impaired judgment and coordination
stage of alcoholic liver disease
Respiratory depression
STOMACH
HEART
Stomach irritation Altered digestion which can rob the
Irregular heartbeat
body of vital vitamins and minerals
Heart attacks and strokes
IF YOU CHOOSE TO DRINK, REDUCE YOUR RISK
Spread drinking out over time – Avoid rapid consumption.
Alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Eat something before and while drinking.
Keep your eye on your drink.
Make sure you count your drinks according to standard
Avoid caffeine and energy drinks which can mask
drink sizes 1 drink = 1.5 oz shot = 1.5 liquor shot with
the effects of alcohol.
mixer = 5 oz. wine = 12 oz. beer.
Avoid carbonated drinks — these will speed up the absorption of alcohol.
1
Avoid turning to alcohol in an attempt to reduce
Designate yourself as the 'Sober Buddy.' (The one
stress. Find alternative activities that will reduce
who makes sure everyone gets home safely)
stress — like exercise.
1. If you are with someone who exhibits signs of alcohol poisoning (C.U.S.P. = Cold clammy skin, Unconsciousness, Slowed or irregular breathing, Puking while passed out) call NYU Public Safety (212-988-2222) or 911.
2. If drinking is becoming a problem for you or a friend, you can call the Wellness Exchange hotline 24/7/365 for support: 212-443-9999.
3. Action Zone is a Bystander Intervention training that teaches NYU students skills to help others in difficult situations involving alcohol.
4. Thinking about choices around alcohol? If you live in NYU housing, consider talking to your RA. They can inform you about resources on campus. Also, look for programs in your building that can provide alternatives to drinking.
References:
Student Health Center
College data source: American College Health Association - National College Health Assessment II (ACHA-NCHA II) Spring 2013 http://rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/default.asp http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh284/249-251.htm http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/
