Boston University is warning students not to partake in a dangerous binge drinking trend highlighted on social media ahead of St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
The TikTok trend known as “blackout rage gallons,” or “BORGs," is where college-aged students are seen binge drinking gallon jugs of alcohol, electrolytes, flavoring and water.
BU’s Student Health Services is recommending against consuming BORGs, and in a social media post, offered safer alternatives.Boston University is not the only institution aware of the dangers of the drinking trend.
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