Slappy White
Well-Known Member
Apparently I drink more than 95% of Americans....highly doubt that considering I drink less than most of the ppl I know.
1-2 pints a day, a little more on weekends. But I work at a zoo in the evenings/overnight and on those days I don't drink anything.
Is that too much for a woman?
What I don't get is what reasearch indicates that a couple of beers every night was a bad thing. What would be an acceptable drinking level?
I disagree with the AUDIT website, which probably means I am in stage 1- Denial.
You all make me sick. With your brewing of beer and lying about how much you drink Yeah you know who im talking to. I guess ill be the first to be honest. I might drink one every other night maybe two every third night. And then on one of my days off i will drink all day and night and usually lose count after 8 or so
Apparently I drink more than 95% of Americans....highly doubt that considering I drink less than most of the ppl I know.
Based on your Responses:
It is likely that your current drinking patterns are hazardous or harmful to your health and well being. Your responses to the AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) are in a range believed to be consistent with problems related to drinking. However, the AUDIT cannot diagnose any condition or tell you for certain if alcohol use is harming your health; rather, it is a screening test to determine the likelihood of problematic drinking, and thus whether you should seek further evaluation.
Many people are not aware of how their alcohol consumption compares to that of the general public. More than 93.5% of the general adult American population and 89% of men consume fewer drinks per week than you reported consuming.
Recommended Action:
Because your results indicate that your drinking patterns may be hazardous or harmful, consider seeking further evaluation from your doctor or other qualified health professional, who can help you determine if your alcohol consumption is adversely affecting your health or interfering with your work and relationships. You may also want to learn more about health problems related to drinking and ways to reduce your risk. The links below will assist you in locating a local health professional for further assistance, and in making well informed health decisions about alcohol.
here's what mine said: well guess I'm an alcoholic or something, lol. My drinking usually consists of 0 alcoholic drinks Sun-Thurs and then 4-8 on Friday and Saturday night like every other week. And that's how I answered the questions. I also drink less then most everyone I know.
"I win! It's easy to be considered an alcoholic if you're a woman.
Ok i will speak on for the other 3/4 who are toooooooo ashamed to speak up. I want to hear a little from the Boozing people out there so i dont feel so bad. AM I the only one who drinks 7+ beers on occasion?
You know though again, it all goes back to if your drinking 4 IIPA's a night or 4 3.5-4% beers a night, or such. I love me a nice beer after a long day to help me just relax and enjoy life. 16 oz of 5% is 0.8 oz of alcohol so it's less than a regular shot (a shot is 1 oz right?) and spread over a time period of 15 to 20 minutes (or so...unless it's a Wit, I saw on TV you're supposed to drink it in three sips, you know for your health, or so the owner of Hoegaarden says :fro it makes a huge difference.
Ok i will speak on for the other 3/4 who are toooooooo ashamed to speak up. I want to hear a little from the Boozing people out there so i dont feel so bad. AM I the only one who drinks 7+ beers on occasion?
Ok i will speak on for the other 3/4 who are toooooooo ashamed to speak up. I want to hear a little from the Boozing people out there so i dont feel so bad. AM I the only one who drinks 7+ beers on occasion?
Based on Your Responses:
Your results do not suggest that a pattern of excess drinking is harming your health. However, the amount you reported consuming on at least one occasion may increase your risk for injury or other immediate consequences. This risk is associated with having more than 3 drinks per occasion if you are a woman or someone over 65, or 4 drinks per occasion if you are a man age 65 or younger.
Recommended Action:
Consider setting a safer personal limit for how much alcohol you consume on one occasion. For some people and in certain situations, no amount of alcohol is safe. Follow the link below to learn more about wise consumption limits, when it's not safe to drink at all, and the kinds of problems that excess alcohol can cause. This information will help you make informed health decisions about alcohol.
If you have to ask the question...the answer is yes.
They dont take into consideration Im 6'6" 255lbs. I can drink a 8 or 9 beers and still be relatively ok.
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