Alcohol Poisoning / Overdose

These links describe the signs and symptoms of alcoho poisoning and steps to take if you are with someone who may be experiencing alcohol poisoning. They will open in a new window.

Be Responsible About Drinking/BRAD
This web site was established by the parents of college student Brad McCue, who died from acute alcohol poisoning after trying to consume 21 shots on his 21st birthday.

University of Milwaukee Student Dies At House Party (Feb. 21, 2008)
UW-Milwaukee freshman Alli Raddatz was found dead at a house on the 3000 block of Frederick Avenue on Saturday morning Feb. 21 due to overdosing on a combination of prescription drugs and alcohol.

Facts About Alcohol Poisoning
Do you know about the dangers of alcohol poisoning? When should you seek professional help for a friend? Sadly enough, too many college students say they wish they would have sought medical treatment for a friend. Many end up feeling responsible for alcohol-related tragedies that could have easily been prevented.

How to Help A Drunk Friend
This article, created by University of California-Davis, gives important information about knowing how much alcohol is safe and recognizing the signs of alcohol poisoning. It also includes information about what to do if you are concerned about a friend. Check it out!

Drinking Games Pose Serious Threats

One Shot At Life (Video)

 

Haze: The Movie
HAZE is a feature documentary, created with the intent of placing a focus on the issues of binge drinking, alcohol laden hazing rituals, and rapid fire drinking games … all so common in a campus environment. The “soul” of the story is the tragedy that happened to Gordie Bailey. His case is singled out because of the senseless and infuriating manner in which he died, and also as a clear and undeniable testament to the fact that this can and is happening to potentially any college student of any sex and age, any time and anywhere.