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  One serious concern about alcohol consumption which sometimes falls through the cracks when it comes to alcohol education and abuse prevention, is the reality that heavy alcohol consumption can kill. This is not meant as a scare tactic however, death due to heavy alcohol consumption is a reality. It is a tragic reality that hits students and their families and friends too often, every semester, throughout the country. Just a few of these tragedies include: - a student who, in 1996, after attending a couple of parties, had a BAL of .31 percent and died of alcohol poisoning. - that same year, another student died of alcohol poisoning after drinking six beers and twelve shots during a two hour period and developing a BAL of .34 percent. - in 1997 a student died of alcohol poisoning after an initiation activity which included chugging exorbitant amounts of alcohol resulting in a BAL of .48 percent. - as part of a twenty first birthday celebration in 1998 a student died of alcohol poisoning after consuming 24 shots during a three hour period resulting in a BAL of more than .45 percent. (BRAD21.org) These are just a few examples of how dangerous high risk drinking can be. Alcohol is a depressant drug. When large volumes are consumed in a short period of time, such as when chugging or participating in drinking games, it can depress the central nervous system so much that the messages from the autonomic nervous system that control your basic survival functions—heartbeat and breathing—slow down, sometimes so slow we stop breathing and our heart stops beating. How much alcohol does it take to kill someone? The answer varies with each individual and with different circumstances. As you can see by the tragedies described previously, some people can die from a BAL of .31 percent while others can consume more alcohol before reaching a deadly BAL. We know that a BAL of .25 percent and above puts us at much greater risk for falls, traffic crashes, asphyxiation from choking while vomiting and other serious incidents. The risk for death from alcohol poisoning starts around here too. The higher the BAL the greater the risk for death due to alcohol poisoning. At .30 percent you may pass out. The BAL which would cause someone to pass out is dangerously close to a deadly BAL. At .35 percent you could stop breathing. and at .40 percent you could fall into a coma, cause possible brain damage and be more likely to die from alcohol poisoning. Helping an intoxicated person “The doctors told us that if we waited any longer our friend could have died.” Jenn A., Penn State University junior Here are some tips to consider when dealing with an intoxicated person: - if the person is vomiting have her/him either sit up or lay on his/her side in the fetal position to avoid choking. - if the person has cold, clammy, pale or bluish skin, call medical personnel immediately. - passing out is a sign of a potentially serious situation. If you can’t wake up the person, either call 911, your college emergency service or get them to the hospital. Do not assume the drinker will simply sleep it off. - in cases where there is erratic breathing (less than 8 breaths per minute or more than 10 seconds between breaths) get to the emergency room immediately. - in the meantime, do not give the drinker, coffee, liquids, food, or a cold shower. Also do not force the person to exercise. - if in doubt, get assistance immediately. While seeking assistance, if possible, try to have someone stay with the drinker. This can be a life and death situation. One of the primary reasons students do not seek help for their friends who may be at risk for deadly, acute alcohol poisoning is they are afraid the drinker will get in trouble with college officials or the police. Please keep in mind, the minor inconvenience of dealing with some later campus judicial action is nothing compared to the pain of the tragedy you may prevent. By reporting your concern about the intoxication level of your friend or acquaintance to the police, medical personnel or college officials you could save his/her life. http://www.brad21.orgshapeimage_3_link_0
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