More Drinking Games Exposed: Do NOT try this at home

June 12, 2008

Alright men….just because you are turning 21 does NOT mean you should be an idiot.  There i NO good reason to drink 21 shots (or anything thing else for that matter) just because it’s your 21st b-day – a big one to celebrate for sure.  21 drinks.jpgBut simply don’t be a dumb ass and kill yourself to be cool.  We’ve all made some mistakes and been VERY lucky…..some recent reports show us that others have not been.  You can check out the full story at the link below:

t’s called "21 for 21," a college drinking ritual with deadly consequences.Students down 21 alcoholic drinks on their 21st birthday, and, according to the largest study of its kind, researchers at the University of Missouri determined that many students jeopardize their health — and their lives. "We have to really sit up and take notice regarding this phenomenon. This is a significant public health concern, and we need to attend to the ways in which we can get a better message out there," said Suzy Gulliver, professor of psychiatry and behavioral science at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, who was not involved with the study.Interestingly, women engage in the practice almost as often as men, according to the study, published in the June issue of the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.And although the study didn’t look at the health effects of such behavior, deaths have been reported, said study lead author Patricia Rutledge, an associate professor of psychology at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa., who conducted the research while a research professor at the University of Missouri."We have reports of people dying from this going back several years," said Rutledge. "One young man, Brad, who died on his 21st birthday, consumed 21 shots in under 24 hours."

’21 for 21′: Binge Drinking Ritual at Colleges – Health and Medical Information Produced by Doctors – MedicineNet.com

 

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