The Gordie Center is dedicated to honoring Gordie’s memory by creating and distributing programs to reduce hazardous drinking and

promote peer intervention among young adults.

Gordie’s Story

Gordie’s story is not uniqueAdam BaxterAge 19University of Maine

Men’s Soccer Rookie star athlete

Amanda JaxAge 21University of Minnesota

Died the morning after her 21st birthday

Benjamin SpragueAge 19Clemson University

Pledging Sigma Nu Fraternity– following his older brother’s footstepsJacob Stiles

Age 20Southern Methodist University

Member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity

Olivia PryorAge 18Michigan State University

First year Journalism student

David BogenbergerAge 19

Norther Illinois University

Died after an alcohol-related hazing initiation ceremony…very similar to

Gordie

All of these deaths

were entirely

preventable

Will you

remember the

signs?

How do you diefromAlcohol

Overdose?

It slows down the body’s central nervous system…

Alcohol is a Depressant

…including heart rate and breathing.

When consumed in high doses…

…these vital functions can stop completely.

A person may also lose control of their gag reflex…increasing the likelihood of

aspirationshould they vomit while they are asleep.

“BAC starts to decline after a person stops

drinking.”If there is still alcohol in a person’s stomach, their BAC will continue to rise as it begins to absorb into their

blood stream.

“What should I do

if I suspect Alcohol

Overdose?”Remember PUBS

andCALL 911

Even if you just see one.

Still not sure…?

While you’re waiting for help to arrive:

If the person has passed out, roll them into the

recovery position using:

The BACCHUS Maneuver

Stay and monitor.

No matter what.

“But WAIT…

I don’t want to get in trouble!!”

www.medicalamnesty.org

“How can I reduce my risk?”

How Many Standard Drinks are in….

1 Solo Cup of Jungle Juice?

5-7

(depending on the recipe)

How Many Standard Drinks are in….

1 can of Four Loko?

6

“WHAT?!!”

3x as concentrated

2 x volumeof Bud Light

(23.5 oz)

How Many Standard Drinks are in….

1 Long Island Iced Tea?

4-5

Fun Fact…

there’s also no tea in it.

“How can I reduce my risk?”

PACE

&S P A C E

“How can I reduce my risk?”

DRINKING AVOID

GAMES

“How can I reduce my risk?”

EAT

PROTEIN

“How can I reduce my risk?”

DON’T

MIXWITH

OTHER DRUGS

“How can I reduce my risk?”

Avoid alcohol when you are sick or tired…

Don’t be a bystander…

SAVE A LIFE.MAKE THE

CALL.