Aug 08 2008
MaineBAC.org
I just found a link to a very interesting survey site called MaineBAC.org. Yes, this is a drinking-related site, but no, BAC doesn’t stand for blood-alcohol content in this case. It’s “Brief Alcohol Checkup” and it provides a simple, quick, and anonymous way to see whether you should be concerned about how much you drink. As a social drinker who likes his beer but only occasionally has more than two beers at a time, my risk factor for dependence is in the low range, according to the site.
At an average of only 5-6 drinks a week (I like a beer with dinner), I was surprised to find that I am in the upper third of alcohol consumption among men in my age range across the state (well, at least those who have taken the survey). If you’re not sure whether you should be concerned about your alcohol intake, or if you’re curious about how your drinking effects your BAC, take ten minutes and click through this survey. It might save your life.