Penn State Safe & Aware

Dangerous drinking

Dangerous drinking behaviors include, but are not limited to:

  • Playing drinking games
  • Doing shots
  • Pre-gaming
  • Chugging
  • Combining alcohol with other drugs

These kinds of behaviors can cause a rapid increase in Blood Alcohol Content, which can lead to blacking out and alcohol poisoning. Engaging in these behaviors on a regular basis will contribute to developing alcohol tolerance.

Drawing of four college students playing a drinking game called "Flip Cup."  Cups are lined up along the side of a table, and students are trying to flip the cup over after they drink what was in the cup.