Binge Drinking: Alcohol and Violence
A Deadly Combination
- Alcohol can quickly change a person's feelings and
lower judgment and self-control, even after one drink.
- A person can suddenly become angry and violent, depressed
and quiet, or happy and loving.
- FIGHTING, MURDER, RAPE, and SUICIDE increase with
alcohol consumption.
67% of College Students DON'T Binge Drink!
What Can You Do About It?
- Your Best choice is not to drink at all in situations
that could become violent.
- Limit yourself to no more than one drink per hour.
- If people around you in a group or at a party begin
to argue or act angry and violent, leave.
- Don't be alone with someone in a sexual situation.
- Don't carry weapons or be with someone who does.
- Don't drink to cover up painful feelings. Talk to
someone you trust instead.
72% of College Students Have NOT Missed a Class Due to Drinking