A new TikTok drinking trend known as the “Borg” has been making the rounds on social media, but health experts are warning that it is dangerous
The borg is short for “blackout rage gallon” and involves mixing half a gallon of water with half a gallon of alcohol, usually vodka, and an electrolyte flavor enhancer. The trend has gained popularity among college students, with the hashtag #borg garnering over 74.7 million views on TikTok.
What is the borg drinking game as dangerous TikTok trend goes viral
The Borg trend started on February 5, 2023, after a video was posted featuring a user sharing their Borg recipe. Since then, many users have been sharing their own ratios for making the Borg. However, health experts warn that the trend promotes binge drinking and can have dangerous consequences.
Sarah O’Brien, an addiction specialist, said in an interview with Yahoo that she couldn’t find an upside to the borg trend. “I don’t think mixing a gallon of liquor with a mixer is good for any communities, especially younger generations,” she said.
Drinking excessive alcohol is fatal in Borg challenge
Dr. George F. Koob, the director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism at the National Institutes of Health, explained that the risks of the Borg trend depend on how much alcohol a person consumes and how quickly they consume it. “Consuming this much alcohol would be fatal for the vast majority of people, even if spread out over a full day,” he said, referring to recipes that call for half a gallon of vodka.
Rising food trends a cause of concern
The Borg is just one of many dangerous drinking and eating trends that have recently emerged on TikTok. These trends often involve consuming large quantities of alcohol or food in a short amount of time, and they can have serious health consequences.
For example, the “dry scooping” trend, which involves swallowing pre-workout powder without mixing it with water, has been linked to heart attacks and other serious health problems. The “choking game,” which involves strangling oneself or a partner to induce a brief high, can lead to brain damage or death.
Experts are urging parents and educators to talk to young people about the dangers of these trends and to monitor their social media use. They also recommend seeking help if a young person is struggling with substance abuse.
Dozens of students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst were hospitalized over the weekend after participating in the dangerous "borg" drinking challenge that has gained popularity on TikTok, officials said. https://t.co/iNhTEPpDhV
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) March 8, 2023
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