BIOLOGY 105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Blood Alcohol Content, Binge Drinking, Homicide
Document Summary
Binge drinking refers to drinking alcohol to the extent to which one"s blood alcohol concentration exceeds . 08%. For men, this usually takes about 5+ standard drinks in a two-hour period, and for women it is around 4+ drinks. Binge drinking can lead to accidental injuries (falls, drownings, vehicle crashes), and can also have internal health implications, like alcohol poisoning, which can be fatal. Drinking an excess amount of alcohol in general raises one"s risk for certain cancers and heart conditions. As explained above, alcohol has negative implications for the safety and health of its consumers- these injuries and a disruption in internal bodily function can be fatal. When looking at college students who drink specifically, there is an increased risk for partaking in risky sexual behaviors (i. e. not wearing protection), having poor academic performance, and committing suicide or homicide.
