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Virginia Tech Drinking Facts For Gals

Statistics on this page are based on a 2006 random survey of more than 500 VT students, administered one week after celebrating their 21st birthday. Email 21st_Birthday@vt.edu for a copy of the research article.

MYTH vs. FACT:

MYTH: Getting drunk to celebrate your 21st birthday is a rite-of-passage.

FACT: 65% of women do not believe that getting drunk to celebrate one's 21st birthday is a rite-of-passage. Yeah it may be traditional to some consume alcohol on your 21st birthday, but many VT students choose not to focus their celebration on alcohol.

 

MYTH: Everybody attempts to consume 21 drinks during his or her celebration.

FACT: 95% of women do not attempt 21 drinks. Those who attempt 21 drinks are almost assured of vomiting, blacking out, and experiencing alcohol overdose.

 

MYTH: Everybody does the crawl during his or her celebration.

FACT:  67% of women do not attempt the crawl during their 21st birthday celebration. Those who do the crawl end up drinks 50% more than those who do not.

The Risks:

• One-third of women experienced a blackout during their 21st birthday celebration. To avoid blackouts avoid drinking quickly.
• 26% of women vomited. To avoid vomiting altogether consume fewer than 6 drinks.
• 30% of women had an estimated blood alcohol level = .28, putting them at risk for serious complications from alcohol poisoning.
• To join most students who avoid these risks, take it slow, pace yourself, and take some steps to moderate consumption.

So, Here is the Scoop:

Avoid the crawl and attempting 21 drinks. To have more control over your consumption, do as most VT students, and avoid the crawl and attempting 21 drinks.

Turn down some drinks. Ask for some food or a fun non-alcoholic beverage instead. You will not be alone about half of VT student report turning down drinks or asking someone not to buy them a drink.

Take control of the planning. It is your birthday, and you are supposed to get what we want on your birthday. So let other know how much you want to drink, and what you will or will not drink.

Virginia Tech Drinking Facts For Guys

Statistics on this page are based on a 2006 random survey of more than 500 VT students, administered one week after celebrating their 21st birthday. Email 21st_Birthday@vt.edu for a copy of the research article.

MYTH vs. FACT:

MYTH: Getting drunk to celebrate your 21st birthday is a rite-of-passage.

FACT: 72% of men do not believe that getting drunk to celebrate one's 21st birthday is a rite-of-passage. Yeah it may be traditional to consume some alcohol on your 21st birthday, but many VT students choose not to focus their celebration on alcohol.

 

MYTH: Everybody attempts to consume 21 drinks during his or her celebration.

FACT: 80% of men do not attempt 21 drinks. Those who attempt 21 drinks are almost assured of vomiting, blacking out, and experiencing alcohol overdose

 

MYTH: Everybody does the crawl during his or her celebration.

FACT:  77% of men do not attempt the crawl during their 21st birthday celebration. Those who do the crawl end up drinks 50% more than those who do not.

The Risks:

• One-third of men experienced a blackout during their 21st birthday celebration. To avoid blackouts avoid drinking quickly.
• 32% of men vomited. To avoid vomiting altogether consume fewer than 8 drinks.
• 30% of men had an estimated blood alcohol level = .28, putting them at risk for serious complications from alcohol poisoning.
• To join most students who avoid these risks, take it slow, pace yourself, and take some steps to moderate consumption.

So, Here is the Scoop:

Avoid the crawl and attempting 21 drinks. To have more control over your consumption, do as most VT students, and avoid the crawl and attempting 21 drinks.

Turn down some drinks. Ask for some food or a fun non-alcoholic beverage instead. You will not be alone about half of VT student report turning down drinks or asking someone not to buy them a drink.

Take control of the planning. It is your birthday, and you are supposed to get what we want on your birthday. So let other know how much you want to drink, and what you will or will not drink.

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