UMass is warning students about a new drinking trend on the China-owned app TikTok, which has reportedly resulted in 28 ambulances being called to off-campus parties in the area.
The trend involves students creating a “blackout rage gallon” of alcohol, flavoring, and other ingredients, which poses a serious binge drinking risk to even experienced drinkers.
Officials reportedly added that there were so many calls for ambulances as a result of student alcohol consumption, that neighboring agencies had to step in and help. The University of Massachusetts police added that this is the first time the school has experienced a widespread use of “BORGs” at students’ parties. The university is now assessing what happened over the weekend, and looking at steps that can be taken to improve alcohol-related education.
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