Drink responsibly

drainc is about good times with friends, not about who can drink the most. Here's how to keep it that way.

What's a standard drink?

In the U.S., one standard drink contains about 0.6 fluid ounces (14 grams) of pure alcohol. That's roughly:

• 12 oz of regular beer (about 5% ABV)
• 5 oz of wine (about 12% ABV)
• 1.5 oz of distilled spirits (about 40% ABV)

Many craft beers, pints, cocktails, and heavy pours contain more than one standard drink. drainc estimates standard drinks from the size and ABV you enter, so accurate entries give more useful numbers.

Know your limits

• U.S. dietary guidelines suggest that adults who drink limit it to 2 drinks or fewer a day for men and 1 or fewer for women.
• Pace yourself, eat, and alternate with water.
• Don't drink if you're pregnant or could be, if you're taking medications that interact with alcohol, if you're recovering from alcohol use disorder, or if you'll be driving or doing anything that needs full attention.
• It's always OK to skip a round. Games in drainc are for fun, not a dare.

Look out for each other

Alcohol poisoning is a medical emergency. Call 911 if someone shows any of these signs:

• confusion, stupor, or can't be woken up
• vomiting while passed out
• seizures
• slow or irregular breathing (fewer than 8 breaths a minute, or 10 seconds or more between breaths)
• pale or bluish skin, or low body temperature

Don't leave them alone, keep them on their side, and don't let them "sleep it off". Many states have Good Samaritan laws that protect people who call for help.

Get help

• SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information, in English and Spanish.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988.
• Find treatment: FindTreatment.gov
• Check your drinking: Rethinking Drinking from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you have questions about alcohol and your health, talk to a doctor.