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    Binge drinking is common among college students and puts their health at serious risk. Over half of all binge drinkers are between 18 and 20 years old, and 90% of underage alcohol consumption comes from binge drinking episodes. Drinking more than 4 or 5 drinks within a 2 hour period qualifies as binge drinking and can lead to liver disease, alcohol poisoning, sexual violence, and neurological damage. Students are encouraged to think carefully about drinking and visit the health services website to learn more about binge drinking risks.

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    Binge drinking is common among college students and puts their health at serious risk. Over half of all binge drinkers are between 18 and 20 years old, and 90% of underage alcohol consumption comes from binge drinking episodes. Drinking more than 4 or 5 drinks within a 2 hour period qualifies as binge drinking and can lead to liver disease, alcohol poisoning, sexual violence, and neurological damage. Students are encouraged to think carefully about drinking and visit the health services website to learn more about binge drinking risks.

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    Binge drinking is common among college students and puts their health at serious risk. Over half of all binge drinkers are between 18 and 20 years old, and 90% of underage alcohol consumption comes from binge drinking episodes. Drinking more than 4 or 5 drinks within a 2 hour period qualifies as binge drinking and can lead to liver disease, alcohol poisoning, sexual violence, and neurological damage. Students are encouraged to think carefully about drinking and visit the health services website to learn more about binge drinking risks.

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    Public Service Announcement

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    Binge drinking is common among college students and puts their health at serious risk. Over half of all binge drinkers are between 18 and 20 years old, and 90% of underage alcohol consumption comes from binge drinking episodes. Drinking more than 4 or 5 drinks within a 2 hour period qualifies as binge drinking and can lead to liver disease, alcohol poisoning, sexual violence, and neurological damage. Students are encouraged to think carefully about drinking and visit the health services website to learn more about binge drinking risks.

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    Public Service Announcement Use: IMMEDIATE : TFN Time: 30 seconds Agency: Mary S.

    Shook Students Health Services Title: Binge Drinking

    Main Point: For college students: binge drinking could put you at risk for health problems

    Liver disease. Alcohol poisoning. Sexual violence. Neurological damage. All of these health problems and more can be associated with binge drinking, and they happen to college students every day. According to the CDC, 51% of all binge drinkers are 18 to 20 years old, and about 90% of all alcohol consumed by those under 21 is from binge drinking. If you consume more than 4 to 5 drinks in 2 hours, then you are considered to be binge drinking, and you may be at risk. Next time you drink, think. Your life could depend on it. To learn more about binge drinking, visit www.healthservices.appstate.edu. This public service message was brought to you by the Mary S. Shook Student Health Services.

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