The EPCC Police Dept. would like to raise awareness
about alcohol poisoning deaths on the rise. A DVD about the 2004 death
of Patty Spady, 19, a student at Colorado State, and the impact it
made on her family and friends, is available by request from EPCCPD.
The movie tells about how American college culture includes alcoholism
as a sport. Binge drinking and the rapid consumption of alcohol mixed
with bad judgment about “sleeping it off” have caused
over 1,400 campus deaths a year.
For students participating in such events, especially with underage
drinking across the border, it is necessary to react quickly and responsibly
when danger signs are visible.
It is suggested to never leave an intoxicated person alone. After
binge drinking or drinking heavy liquor, it is suggested not to sleep
because the body continues to metabolize the alcohol.
For more information about the video contact Chief J.R. Grijalva at
831-2200.
