If you have ever wondered whether your or someone else's drinking has impacted your life, contact Occupational Health Services for more information.
For a quick check, use the simple test below to compare your drinking habits to the norm. Keep track of your answer, either true or false, for each statement.
| Behaviour | True | False |
|---|---|---|
| I have more than 12 drinks per week. | ||
|
I
have
more
than
4
drinks
(men) or 3 drinks (women) on any day. | ||
| I sometimes drink and drive. | ||
| I have more than one drink per hour. | ||
| I drink to become intoxicated. | ||
| I drink before or during work. | ||
| I drink when taking medication. | ||
| I drink to help deal with depression, loneliness, or stress. | ||
| Much of my leisure time involves drinking. | ||
| I drink every day. |
If you answered True to even one item you should consider cutting back. The more you answered True, the higher your risk of developing problems. Let Drink Wise help. Contact Occupational Health.
You are unlikely to develop alcohol problems if you answered False to all the questions.