How much and how fast you drink affects your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is calculated by determining how many milligrams of alcohol are present in 100 millilitres of blood. In computing these BAC charts, a drink is defined as follows:
- Beer, 341 ml (12 oz), 5% alcohol content
- Wine , 142 ml (5 oz), 12 % alcohol content
- Cider / Cooler 341 ml (12 oz), 5% alcohol content
- Distilled alcohol (rye, gin, rum ,etc.), 43 ml (1.5 oz), 40% alcohol content
This blood alcohol calculator is to be used as a guide only, it should not be used as the sole way to determine someone’s intoxication level or ability to drive a vehicle.
For more information and to use the online BAC calculator go to The Link Ottawa or download the PDFs below.
Alcohol and Caffeine – Youth and Young Adults at Greatest Risk: The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction suggests that drinking alcohol and caffeine has more significant consequences than drinking only alcohol, because caffeine can make people feel like they are less intoxicated than they really are. Mixing caffeine and alcohol can also lead to longer periods of drinking and higher alcohol consumption.
Ever wonder about your unique relationship with substances? Ever question your attitudes and actions related to substances? If so, read on. This booklet was developed to help you better understand your relationship with the substances you use.
You and Substance Use Harm Workbook
Drinking is a personal choice. Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health will provide people living in Canada with the information that they need to make responsible decisions around consuming alcohol.
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