And although it may seem that what Heideman feared most about joining the fraternity is what ultimately killed him, not knowing his own limits is what really caused his unnecessary and irresponsible death. Unfortunately, binge drinking, or having five or more drinks in a row, is not an activity limited to fraternity members. Which means that what happened to Heideman can happen to anyone. In San Jose, downtown lights up Thursday through Saturday nights. San Jose State University students fill the bar scene and partake in activities such as that of Heideman - drinking three, four, five or more drinks in one evening.
Many students go to clubs with the sole purpose of getting drunk and having a good time.
They rely on friends to make sure they don't act in a risky manner, all the while not realizing that excessive drinking is a risk in itself. Being young is the perfect time to have fun and be carefree, but do it responsibly. Don't risk your future for one night of inebriated bliss. There are countless stories about people who die from drinking too much and driving. It isn't as often that we hear about people dying from alcohol poisoning.