Airman’s epiphany: binge drinking is a siren with a deadly agenda
Binge drinking is the consumption of large amounts of alcohol in a very short period of time. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, large amount of alcohol for females is approximately four or more drinks in a row. For males, around five or more drinks in a row equates to too much alcohol. Binge drinking leads to alcohol poisoning, which can be fatal. It becomes even more deadly when combined with medication or other drugs, illness, stress or an empty stomach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)