Oregon state law recognizes that someone who is drunk is unable to give consent. Furthermore, being drunk is never an excuse for raping someone. Alcohol and sex can be as dangerous as drinking and driving. At least 70 percent of all sexual assaults involve alcohol. The use of alcohol can be a factor for the victim, the assailant, or both.
Alcohol lowers inhibitions and impairs judgment, which can lead to a dangerous situation.
Over one-third of the college males surveyed reported having ignored a woman's protests during a rape situation.