Alcohol Statistics at the University of Texas (Spring 2006) 68% of students are current drinkers 21% have more than 5 drinks in one sitting 1-2 times per 2 weeks (group A) 9% have more than 5 drinks in one sitting 3-5 times per 2 weeks (group B) 31% have more than 5 drinks in one sitting 5 or more times per 2 weeks (group C)

Standard Drinks: 12 oz. beer 5 oz. glass of wine 1.5 oz. shot 8 oz. margarita = 453 calories; costs $3.00 per margarita at Trudy’s Restaurant in Austin, TX 5 oz. glass of wine = 100 calories; 756 mL bottle of wine costs $4.64 at Wal-Mart ( about 5 standard drinks per bottle) 12 oz. beer = 150 calories; 6-pack of 12 oz. beers costs $5.14 at Wal-Mart (6 standard drinks per 6-pack) 1.5 oz. shot (of 80 proof liquor) = 100 calories; 750 mL bottle of Smirnoff vodka costs $12.99 ( about 17 standard drinks per bottle, 1 shot costs about $1.15) *** all prices of alcohol do not include tax, or tip if ordered at a bar or restaurant

Cheeseburgers: Margarita (8 oz.) Wine (5 oz.) Beer (12 oz.) The amount of calories consumed from drinking over two weeks, in the form of cheeseburgers Margarita (8 oz.) Group A: Group B: Group C: Beer (12 oz.) Wine (5 oz.) Group A: Group B: Group C: Shot (1.5 oz.) = 5 McDonald’s cheeseburgers, at 300 calories per burger

Gasoline: Margarita (8oz.) Beer (12 oz.) Wine (5 oz.) Shot (1.5 oz.) How many gallons of gas could’ve been purchased with money spent on alcohol in 2 weeks Margarita (8oz.) Group A: Group B: Group C: Beer (12 oz.) Wine (5 oz.) Group A: Group B: Group C: Shot (1.5 oz.) = 5 gallons of gas, priced at $3.18 per gallon

Tuition: Margarita ($3.00 each) Percentage of one semester’s tuition that could’ve been paid with the money spent on alcohol over one year Margarita ($3.00 each)