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Aware Awake Alive's
Video Library

We have videos from friends, family and the community sharing their perspective and experience regarding how alcohol poisoning has adversely affected them. The videos are organized into six categories and cover a wide range of topics from first hand accounts of what it feels like to lose a best friend to the difference between falling asleep and passing out. Browse through the different videos and if you wish to download one or more to educate a friend or colleague please visit our library.

New Videos - The Plug and Play Conference

See the featured video of Chancellor White's address to Campus representatives plus more videos under the News and Legislation tab.

  • Carson's Story

    Meet Carson Starkey, learn who he was, how he lived, how he died and how his death continues to change countless lives.

  • Carson's Story (abbreviated)

  • Carson's Story (with Subtitles)

  • Aware Awake Alive PSA (30 Seconds)

  • Aware Awake Alive PSA (15 Second)

  • Puking is Not Hot

    Partygoers talk to Aware Awake Alive about how unattractive puking makes an otherwise good looking person.

  • How to Sober Up

    There are a lot of myths out there about how to sober up. This video debunks the myths and gives it to your straight.

  • Asleep vs. Passed Out

    Falling asleep and passing out are completely different. One happens every night, the other can kill you.

  • Don't Be A Dumbass

    Nothing good happens when you black out. Partygoers talk about their worst drunk experiences and how being a dumbass can be deadly.

  • Passing the Handle

    Young adults tell of their bad experiences with hard alcohol and how the effects are so different than beer

  • Blackout- The Effects of Drinking to Excess

    Hear stories about why it's a burden to be the sloppy drunk & see how it's better to remember your 'fun' experience. Aware Awake Alive promotes safety education about the signs and dangers of alcohol poisoning. Visit us at awareawakealive.org for more on our organization.

  • Blackout - The Effects of Drinking to Excess (with subtitles)

  • Freshman

    Students bust the myths of freshman year

  • Freshmen - The Modern Binge Drinking Culture (with subtitles)

  • Carson's Charge - Do The Right Thing

    Hear why it is important to go with your instincts and save a friends life.

  • Greeks - It Could Have Been One of Us

    Carson's pledge brothers talk about the night of hazing and drinking that lead to his death and how any one of them could have died that night.

  • Greeks - It Could Have Been One of Us (subtitles)

  • Pledge Educator's Regret and Remorse

    Pledge trainer talks about what went wrong the night Carson died of alcohol poisoning at a Greek event and the consequences he faced as a fraternity officer. Aware Awake Alive promotes safety education about the signs and dangers of alcohol poisoning. Visit us at awareawakealive.org for more on our organization.

  • Pledge Educator's Regret and Remorse (with subtitles)

  • Aware Awake stay ALIVE!

    Carson's family and friends offer a fast paced description of what it looks like to be too drunk.

  • Know the Signs

    Carson's friends and family give a detailed description of how to recognize the signs of alcohol poisoning. Aware Awake Alive promotes safety education about the signs and dangers of alcohol poisoning. Visit us at awareawakealive.org for more on ou

  • Know the Signs (subtitles)

  • Board of Trustees - Aware, Awake, Alive Presentation (Full)

  • Aware Awake Alive on CBS Sunday Morning

    give do know CBS News Sunday Morning Show interviewed Julia and Scott Starkey of Aware Awake Alive which aired on February 5th. The Starkeys were joined by hazing expert Doug Fierberg and friends from the Cal Poly community. The show feature

  • Good Morning SLO Aware Awake Alive

    Julia and Scott Starkey talk with Good Morning San Luis Obispo about the loss of their son Carson and why they started AwareAwakeAlive.org.

  • KSBY - CA

  • KCOY - CA

  • Texas 911 Law

    Texas Senator Kirk Watson outlines the new limited immunity legislation recently passed in Texas and how it will save young lives.

  • KXAN - TX - 911 Lifeline Passes

    An interview with Aware Awake Alive regarding the Governor signing the 911 Lifeline bill and Carson's Story.

  • KEYE - TX - Helping save young lives

    An interview with Julia and Scott Starkey about how the implementation of state 911 legislation will help young adults make the right choice and save someones life.

  • KSBY - CA

  • Plug and Play Conference: Chancellor White's Address

    On January 30th and 31st, 2014, we partnered with the California State University (CSU) Chancellor's office to host the "Plug and Play" orientation and training conference at California State University, Long Beach. More than 100 representatives from across the 23 campuses of CSU took part, discussing ways in which Aware Awake Alive's message and tools can be incorporated across campuses. Here, CSU Chancellor White delivers the opening remarks at "Plug and Play."

  • Plug and Play Conference: 2014 Documentary

    On January 30th and 31st, 2014, we partnered with the California State University (CSU) Chancellor's office to host the "Plug and Play" orientation and training conference at California State University, Long Beach. More than 100 representatives from across the 23 campuses of CSU took part, discussing ways in which Aware Awake Alive's message and tools can be incorporated across campuses. During the conference, we had our cameras rolling and compiled the footage into this documentary.

  • Plug and Play Conference: Brainstorm Session

    On January 30th and 31st, 2014, we partnered with the California State University (CSU) Chancellor's office to host the "Plug and Play" orientation and training conference at California State University, Long Beach. More than 100 representatives from across the 23 campuses of CSU took part. Here, attendees discuss ways in which Aware Awake Alive's message and tools can be incorporated across campuses.

  • Parent's Worst Call

    Carson's parents describe the death of their son and how it has changed their lives forever.

  • Before and After Carson's Death

    The consequences of alcohol poisoning - see how death has impacted so many people's lives. Aware Awake Alive promotes safety education about the signs and dangers of alcohol poisoning. Visit us at awareawakealive.org for more on our organization.

  • Before and After Carson's Death (with subtitles)

  • A Brother's Reality

    Hayden Starkey defines the gap in his life that will never be filled because of the death of his brother.

  • A Best Friend Lost

    Carson's friends describe the pain they suffer from losing a best friend.

  • Parent Alert- Alcohol Poisoning kills

    Carson's parents warn other parents about the dangers they face by not educating their children about alcohol poisoning. Aware Awake Alive promotes safety education about the signs and dangers of alcohol poisoning. Visit us at awareawakealive.org for more on our organization.

  • Parent Alert - Alcohol Poisoning kills (with subtitles)