College Freshman Almost Dies After Hazing Incident

remember everyone: a high alcohol tolerance isn’t a badge of honor, it’s a problem.

We live in a society that glorifies alcohol abuse. That is a huge factor in these kind of tragedies.

"Unable to walk, talk, or see" Dude at this point why not just let him go, the man is probably screaming inside

Anyone who pressures you to drink that much alcohol isn’t a friend.

This is really sad. People need to be aware of the dangers of alcohol abuse. It’s important to teach people to say No and not give into peer pressure. The whole culture of fraternities and hazing is messed up.

The fraternity and university need to be held criminally liable.

I’m a part of a fraternity and we never forced the use of alcohol in any event. It’s incredibly irresponsible.

So sad and haunting how he was blindfolded during his last moments of sight.

It’s horrible to think that a single decision can lead to a lifetime of suffering.

I've never understood why the hell these rituals in college were ever acceptable. It's bullying and destructive.

im nauseous just imagining being in this situation. deep condolences

I’m 21, finishing up college. Was at a hall of residence in 1st year where obviously there’s booze everywhere and even in the “non alcoholic building” it was quietly rampant. I refused to give in to peer pressure and play drinking games, which truly is just a euphemism for alcohol abuse. I hardly drink now. I used to a lot then but after a scary experience of lacking control after 6 well-filled glasses of wine within two hours I decided to give drinking up. I’ve never been fully drunk but just seriously tipsy. Always have water and food with alcohol. It’s so sad that young students glorify drinking and voluntarily abuse their bodies for the sake of “fitting in”. I feel amazing, but it’s sad that people admire you for saying you don’t drink only to subtly build peer pressure and ridicule you if you don’t participate. But if that happens then you’re hanging out with the wrong people. Your body is your temple guys (I know it sounds kinda tacky but it’s true), you’ve only got one.

I’m so sorry for this young man. We have to teach our kids values over fitting in. Because trying to fit in has devastated too many to count.

This happens all the time. When I was in college this exact thing happened only the guy died, never woke up the next morning. College kids have no idea how destructive alcohol is.

Wow I can’t imagine just having so many abilities just stripped away from you. I wish him and his family the best going forward.

Wow! I was not expecting those results! That’s extremely sad!

If any “fraternity” requires you put your life in danger as a “test of loyalty”, they do NOT have your best interest in mind.

Never feel pressured to be part of something especially if you know it’s something harmful

Thank you, for reporting.

😢just so sad. My heart breaks for that family.