Teenage binge-drinking: Why it’s so dangerous for young people to overindulge in alcohol
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With over 3,900 people under 21 years old dying each year due to excessive alcohol consumption, binge-drinking is a real danger for young people. What to know in light of the "BORG" TikTok trend.
As part of the trend, students prepare and drink "blackout rage gallons," or "BORGs," which consist of a mixture of alcohol, electrolytes, flavoring and water. As of Monday, "BORG" videos on TikTok had amassed 81.5 million views and counting. More than 3,900 people under 21 years old die each year due to excessive alcohol consumption. "The later a young person waits to drink, the lower the risk of developing an alcohol use disorder." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
With over 3,900 people under 21 years old dying each year due to excessive alcohol consumption, binge-drinking is a very real danger for young people.