What kind of drinker are you?
 
 
You're a binge drinker if.... 
  • you drink a lot in a short amount of time
  • you drink often
  • you reach a high blood alcohol level
  • if you are a man, consuming five or more drinks in a row, or on more than two occasions over a two week period
  • if you are a woman, consuming four or more drinks in a row one or more times in a two week period
  • (Information provided by ETR Associates)
 You're a social drinker if..... 
  • you drink slowly
  • you don't drink to get wasted
  • you never drive after drinking
  • you respect those who choose not to drink
  • you eat while or before you drink
  • (Information provided by the American College Health Association)
 
You're a problem drinker if.... 
  • you drink to get drunk
  • you drink when you know you shouldn't, like before you go to J201, or work
  • you think drinking will make things better
  • you have a drastic change in your personality when you drink
  • you need todrink to bolster your courage before dates or parties
  • (Information provided by the American College Health Association)
 An alcoholic typically..... 
  • keeps bottles hidden
  • denies drinking
  • drinks when alone
  • needs a drink or more before dealing with a stressful situation
  • has problems that have been caused by their drinking
  • may suffer blackouts- periodsof time where they can't remember what happened
  • (Information provided by the American College Health Association)
 
Scary Signs       Drunk Data