Drinks Meter
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Drinks Meter offers anonymous, objective feedback on your alcohol use.
- Rating
- 3.9
- 224 ratings
- Downloads
- 10K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Sep 12
- 2019 · v3.0.1
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About Drinks Meter
Drinks Meter offers anonymous, objective feedback on your alcohol use and comparison to thousands of people’s drinking habits worldwide.
It’s not just about the drinks — it’s about who you are, how you drink and the impact it has on your life.
So, if you want to see what your drinking equates to in cheeseburgers, your score on a medical alcohol screener or just how it all adds up, Drinks Meter shows how you compare.
Your drinking in cost, calories and units
• Weekly drink calculator with drink types, strengths and bottle/glass sizes from around the world
• Weekly total in units and standard sized drinks
• Weekly financial spend
• Calorie counter — measure your drinks in cheeseburgers, chocolate bars and potato chips
Measure and compare to the anonymous database
• Comparison to over 6,000 other people’s anonymous drinking habits worldwide
• World Health Organisation alcohol AUDIT screener used by doctors worldwide
• Adjusted alcohol consumption based on your medical and family history
• Comparison to national alcohol guidelines
Get objective, personalised advice
• Why risks matter — from heart medication to mental health
• Tips for the future and cutting down
• Alcohol laws, driving and safer sex advice
• Links to NHS services (UK only)
Save and track your drinking
• Potential health, alcoholic unit, calorie and financial savings if potentially unnecessary drinks are removed
• Drinks tracker
• On-screen and email results summary
Notes
All information you submit to Drinks Meter is unidentifiable and untraceable.
Drinks Meter stores the anonymous data from all submissions and compiles an ever-growing database which future results are then compared to, to build a picture of how people are drinking around the world.
Drinks Meter isn’t funded by any government, political party or industry body and is committed to giving honest, accurate information by working with medical experts from around the world.
Drinks Meter was developed by Dr. Adam R. Winstock MBBS, BSc, MSc, MD, MRCP, MRCPsych, FAChAM — a Consultant Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine Specialist from the UK and Australia.
It’s not just about the drinks — it’s about who you are, how you drink and the impact it has on your life.
So, if you want to see what your drinking equates to in cheeseburgers, your score on a medical alcohol screener or just how it all adds up, Drinks Meter shows how you compare.
Your drinking in cost, calories and units
• Weekly drink calculator with drink types, strengths and bottle/glass sizes from around the world
• Weekly total in units and standard sized drinks
• Weekly financial spend
• Calorie counter — measure your drinks in cheeseburgers, chocolate bars and potato chips
Measure and compare to the anonymous database
• Comparison to over 6,000 other people’s anonymous drinking habits worldwide
• World Health Organisation alcohol AUDIT screener used by doctors worldwide
• Adjusted alcohol consumption based on your medical and family history
• Comparison to national alcohol guidelines
Get objective, personalised advice
• Why risks matter — from heart medication to mental health
• Tips for the future and cutting down
• Alcohol laws, driving and safer sex advice
• Links to NHS services (UK only)
Save and track your drinking
• Potential health, alcoholic unit, calorie and financial savings if potentially unnecessary drinks are removed
• Drinks tracker
• On-screen and email results summary
Notes
All information you submit to Drinks Meter is unidentifiable and untraceable.
Drinks Meter stores the anonymous data from all submissions and compiles an ever-growing database which future results are then compared to, to build a picture of how people are drinking around the world.
Drinks Meter isn’t funded by any government, political party or industry body and is committed to giving honest, accurate information by working with medical experts from around the world.
Drinks Meter was developed by Dr. Adam R. Winstock MBBS, BSc, MSc, MD, MRCP, MRCPsych, FAChAM — a Consultant Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine Specialist from the UK and Australia.
User reviews
excellent just what I was looking for
Even easier to use. Has helped me recognise how to reduce potential harm to myself.
Well written. Great educational value. Very useful
Just used the new updated version and is a great improvement. Really like the new features, the diary's very useful.
Great app, easy to use. Exactly what I wanted.
Fast, smart, easy to use.
Frequently asked questions
What is Drinks Meter?
Drinks Meter is an anonymous tool that offers feedback on your alcohol use and compares it to the drinking habits of thousands of people worldwide.
What information does Drinks Meter provide about your drinking?
Drinks Meter provides information about your drinking in terms of cost, calories, and units. It calculates your weekly drink total, financial spend, and also allows you to measure your drinks in cheeseburgers, chocolate bars, and potato chips.
How does Drinks Meter compare your drinking habits to others?
Drinks Meter compares your drinking habits to the anonymous database of over 6,000 other people worldwide. It also uses the World Health Organisation alcohol AUDIT screener and adjusts your alcohol consumption based on your medical and family history. Additionally, it compares your drinking to national alcohol guidelines.
Does Drinks Meter provide personalized advice?
Yes, Drinks Meter provides objective and personalized advice. It explains why risks related to alcohol consumption matter, offers tips for cutting down and for the future, provides advice on alcohol laws, driving, and safer sex, and also includes links to NHS services (UK only).
Can you save and track your drinking with Drinks Meter?
Yes, Drinks Meter allows you to save and track your drinking. It calculates potential health, alcoholic unit, calorie, and financial savings if unnecessary drinks are removed. It also provides a drinks tracker and on-screen and email results summary.
Is the information you submit to Drinks Meter anonymous?
Yes, all information submitted to Drinks Meter is unidentifiable and untraceable.
How does Drinks Meter use the data from submissions?
Drinks Meter stores the anonymous data from all submissions and uses it to build a database for future comparisons. This helps in understanding how people are drinking around the world.
Who developed Drinks Meter?
Drinks Meter was developed by Dr. Adam R. Winstock, a Consultant Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine Specialist from the UK and Australia. It is not funded by any government, political party, or industry body and works with medical experts to provide honest and accurate information.
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