Paramount Wellness Retreat’s resident addiction expert and recovery specialist, Dominic Chianese Jr., visits Spectrum News NY1 to discuss the recent development of the latest college trend: Borg, short for “blackout rage gallon,” promoting blackout fun without the hangover.
This popular DIY drink consists of students taking a gallon jug of water, emptying it to fit in their desired amount of alcohol, and adding in some sort of flavoring like water-enhancing drops or powdered drink. While students claim it is safe, many alcohol emergencies have emerged on college campuses, raising a serious concern about the dangers of binge drinking. Chianese discusses what warning signs to look out for.