Dozens of students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst were hospitalized over the weekend after participating in the dangerous 'borg' drinking challenge that has gained popularity on TikTok, officials said.
Updated on: March 7, 2023 / 9:35 PMDozens of students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst were hospitalized over the weekend after participating in the dangerous"borg" drinking challenge that has gained popularity on TikTok, officials said.
Twenty-eight ambulances were used to transport students to the hospital. Because of the high number of students needing medical assistance, Amherst required the help of ambulances from neighboring towns and the regional EMS task force, Bockelman said. "UMass officials said this is the first time the university has observed notable use of borgs," a joint from the university and the town said."They will assess this weekend's developments and consider steps to improve alcohol education and intervention, and communicate with students and families."
"Consuming this much alcohol would be fatal for the vast majority of people, even if spread out over a full day," Dr. George F. Koob, director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism at the National Institutes of Health,The school said all incoming students are required to complete an educational program in alcohol consumption. The program includes discussions on"the size of standard drinks, and physiological and medical risks of binge drinking.
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