CreditDonkey has come out with an infographic that shows college students what can happen when you are binge drinking.  Here are some of the stats:  

• 25 percent experienced academic consequences
• 22 percent failed an exam or essay
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Alcohol statistics from the infographic:

• 39% of kids between 12-17 have drank alcohol once in their lifetime
• 6% of kids between 12-17 drink 40+ days in their lifetime
• 66% of students at Penn State have nursed a hangover
• Over 0.40 BAC level for general lack of behavior, unconsciousness, and up to death
• A 100-pound male needs 10 drinks to get to .38
• A 100-pound female needs between 8-9 drinks to…
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Teenage binge drinking is risky. It may lead to teenage alcoholism and also increases risk of alcohol poisoning which can be fatal. The definition of teenage binge drinking is consuming multiple drinks (usually 5 or more drinks for men, 4 or more for women) in a short period of time. The result is the teen's blood alcohol level rises too quickly because the liver can't process the alcohol quickly enough. The 5 signs of alcohol poisoning to look out…

Don't go to parties alone This one applies especially to females, but men should listen too.  There is always safety in numbers, and going to a party with a friend or a few friends means that they will be looking for you when it's time to leave.  It's always best to be sure that someone else is looking out for you; it can decrease the risk of drinking too heavily or being taken advantage of or hurt while drinking. Designate a sober driver This…