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This discussion was recorded on April 6, 2023. This transcript has been edited for clarity.
Robert D. Glatter, MD: Welcome. I'm Dr Robert Glatter, medical advisor for Medscape Emergency Medicine. Joining us today is Dr Lewis Nelson, professor and chair of emergency medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and a certified medical toxicologist.
Today, we will be discussing an important and disturbing Gen Z trend circulating on social media, known as blackout rage gallon, or BORG.
Welcome, Lewis.
Lewis S. Nelson, MD: Thanks for having me.
Glatter: Thanks so much for joining us. This trend that's been circulating on social media is really disturbing. It has elements that focus on binge drinking: Talking about taking a jug; emptying half of it out; and putting one fifth of vodka and some electrolytes, caffeine, or other things too is just incredibly disturbing. Teens and parents are looking at this. I'll let you jump into the discussion.
Nelson: You're totally right, it is disturbing. Binge drinking is a huge problem in this country in general. It's a particular problem with young people — teenagers and young adults. I don't think people appreciate the dangers associated with binge drinking, such as the amount of alcohol they consume
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, New York, NY
Disclosure: Robert D. Glatter, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Lewis S. Nelson, MD
Professor and Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School; Service Chief, Department of Emergency Medicine, University Hospital of Newark, Newark, New Jersey
Disclosure: Lewis S. Nelson, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
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How Safe Is the Blackout Rage Gallon Drinking Trend?
Robert D. Glatter, MD; Lewis S. Nelson, MD
DisclosuresApril 21, 2023
This discussion was recorded on April 6, 2023. This transcript has been edited for clarity.
Robert D. Glatter, MD: Welcome. I'm Dr Robert Glatter, medical advisor for Medscape Emergency Medicine. Joining us today is Dr Lewis Nelson, professor and chair of emergency medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and a certified medical toxicologist.
Today, we will be discussing an important and disturbing Gen Z trend circulating on social media, known as blackout rage gallon, or BORG.
Welcome, Lewis.
Lewis S. Nelson, MD: Thanks for having me.
Glatter: Thanks so much for joining us. This trend that's been circulating on social media is really disturbing. It has elements that focus on binge drinking: Talking about taking a jug; emptying half of it out; and putting one fifth of vodka and some electrolytes, caffeine, or other things too is just incredibly disturbing. Teens and parents are looking at this. I'll let you jump into the discussion.
Nelson: You're totally right, it is disturbing. Binge drinking is a huge problem in this country in general. It's a particular problem with young people — teenagers and young adults. I don't think people appreciate the dangers associated with binge drinking, such as the amount of alcohol they consume
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Robert D. Glatter, MD
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, New York, NY
Disclosure: Robert D. Glatter, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Lewis S. Nelson, MD
Professor and Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School; Service Chief, Department of Emergency Medicine, University Hospital of Newark, Newark, New Jersey
Disclosure: Lewis S. Nelson, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.