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Other researchers have studied blackouts. When drinkers have a blackout, they cannot remember what happened. And they can lose memory for a couple of hours or more, depending on the amount of alcohol. When blackouts increase, so do injuries. The researchers found that 25% of binge drinkers harmed themselves while drinking.
Because of these problems, colleges in the U.S. are teaching students about the dangers of binge drinking. Students need to know how drinking can aff...