RESULTS OF
BINGE
DRINKING
Binge drinking is associated with many health problems , including :
• Injuries ( e . g ., car crashes , falls , burns , broken bones , drowning , firearm misuse )
• Alcohol poisoning
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Unintended pregnancy
• Sexual dysfunction
Behavioral Health
Consolidated Substance Abuse Counseling Center ( CSACC )
2034 Barnett Ave , LH , Quantico , 703-784-3502
OUR MISSION : To promote operational readiness health and wellness through substance abuse prevention , early intervention , and treatment services for military service members .
APRIL IS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH . Prevention works ! Binge drinking and the results from it can be prevented . Prevention strategies require action at individual and command level . Consider ways to create an environment that discourages binge drinking aboard MCBQ .
What ’ s considered BINGE DRINKING ? 5 or more drinks for men and 4 or more drinks for women , in a 1-hour time frame .
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PROTECT WHAT YOU ’ VE EARNED
BINGE DRINKING STATISTICS :
• One in six people binge drink about four times a month , and consume about eight drinks per binge .
• Approximately 52 % of people who drink excessively report binge drinking in the past 30 days .
• Binge drinkers are 14 times more likely to report alcohol-impaired driving than non-binge drinkers .
• About 90 % of the alcohol consumed by those under the age of 21 in the United States are in the form of binge drinks .
• Mega-Drinks , such as Long Island Ice Tea ’ s , DO NOT equal 1 drink ( 3 Long Island Ice Tea ’ s = 15 drinks ).
• The prevalence of binge drinking among men is twice as prevalent then among women .
NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK INITIATIVE – 29 APR , 1000-1400 , MCX Brought to you by CSACC in partnership with Security Battalion , PMO , and the Drug Enforcement Agency . Take a stand against drugs and a bite out of crime ! Dispose your expired and unused medications safely with us ! Bring the kids ! Darren the Lion and McGruff the Crime Dog will be there too !
Community Counseling Program ( CCP )
2034 Barnett Ave , LH , Mainside Quantico , 703-784-3523 24009 Montezuma Ave , Cox Hall , West Side Quantico , 703-432-6442 The Community Counseling Program utilizes a holistic approach to assist people with overcoming some of life ’ s most difficult challenges such as marital issues , parent / child relationship , family issues , communication , anger management , school / work issues , adjustment issues , grief , and loss . Call to set up an appointment at either of our locations aboard MCBQ .
Acronym / Address List located in back of magazine . www . quantico . usmc-mccs . org
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