the gordie center is dedicated to honoring gordie’s memory by creating and distributing programs...
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The Gordie Center is dedicated to honoring Gordie’s memory by creating and distributing programs to reduce hazardous drinking and
promote peer intervention among young adults.
Gordie’s Story
Gordie’s story is not uniqueAdam BaxterAge 19University of Maine
Men’s Soccer Rookie star athlete
Amanda JaxAge 21University of Minnesota
Died the morning after her 21st birthday
Benjamin SpragueAge 19Clemson University
Pledging Sigma Nu Fraternity– following his older brother’s footstepsJacob Stiles
Age 20Southern Methodist University
Member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
Olivia PryorAge 18Michigan State University
First year Journalism student
David BogenbergerAge 19
Norther Illinois University
Died after an alcohol-related hazing initiation ceremony…very similar to
Gordie
All of these deaths
were entirely
preventable
Will you
remember the
signs?
How do you diefromAlcohol
Overdose?
It slows down the body’s central nervous system…
Alcohol is a Depressant
…including heart rate and breathing.
When consumed in high doses…
…these vital functions can stop completely.
A person may also lose control of their gag reflex…increasing the likelihood of
aspirationshould they vomit while they are asleep.
“BAC starts to decline after a person stops
drinking.”If there is still alcohol in a person’s stomach, their BAC will continue to rise as it begins to absorb into their
blood stream.
“What should I do
if I suspect Alcohol
Overdose?”Remember PUBS
andCALL 911
Even if you just see one.
Still not sure…?
While you’re waiting for help to arrive:
If the person has passed out, roll them into the
recovery position using:
The BACCHUS Maneuver
Stay and monitor.
No matter what.
“But WAIT…
I don’t want to get in trouble!!”
www.medicalamnesty.org
“How can I reduce my risk?”
How Many Standard Drinks are in….
1 Solo Cup of Jungle Juice?
5-7
(depending on the recipe)
How Many Standard Drinks are in….
1 can of Four Loko?
6
“WHAT?!!”
3x as concentrated
2 x volumeof Bud Light
(23.5 oz)
How Many Standard Drinks are in….
1 Long Island Iced Tea?
4-5
Fun Fact…
there’s also no tea in it.
“How can I reduce my risk?”
PACE
&S P A C E
“How can I reduce my risk?”
DRINKING AVOID
GAMES
“How can I reduce my risk?”
EAT
PROTEIN
“How can I reduce my risk?”
DON’T
MIXWITH
OTHER DRUGS
“How can I reduce my risk?”
Avoid alcohol when you are sick or tired…
Don’t be a bystander…
SAVE A LIFE.MAKE THE
CALL.