what is alcohol hazing
Alcohol hazing is making someone drink, such as forced or pressured drinking, as part of joining or taking part in a group. StopHazing defines hazing as any activity expected of someone joining a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses or endangers them, whether or not they are willing.
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StopHazing says hazing covers activities that humiliate, degrade, abuse or endanger people “regardless of a person’s willingness to participate,” and lists “forced consumption of alcohol or drugs” among the life-threatening forms. A medical case report describes alcohol being used as a penalty in hazing rituals, which can cause severe poisoning and death.
How serious it can be
The same report states that from 2010 to 2017 at least 17 college students are known to have died due to alcohol-related hazing.
Warning signs of alcohol overdose
- Confusion or stupor, or being unable to wake up
- Vomiting or seizures
- Breathing slower than 8 breaths a minute, or irregular breathing
- Slow heart rate, clammy skin, very low body temperature, or bluish or pale skin
What to do
NIAAA says to call 911 immediately if you suspect an alcohol overdose, without waiting for every symptom. Stay with the person, and roll an unconscious person onto their side. Cold showers, coffee or walking do not sober someone up, and sleeping it off is dangerous.
If you are being pressured to drink, you can say no, leave, and tell someone you trust. This is general information, not medical advice.
People also ask
What counts as alcohol hazing?
Forced or pressured drinking as part of joining or taking part in a group, which StopHazing includes among hazing activities.
Is it hazing if the person agrees to drink?
StopHazing's definition applies regardless of a person's willingness to participate.
What should I do if someone may have alcohol poisoning?
Call 911 right away, per NIAAA. Do not leave them alone and do not wait for every symptom.
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