1. 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)

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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)