How Drunk Am I? Use the DOW Index to Find Out.
This handy chart is what I use to figure out how drunk I am, or how drunk I was last night.
An in depth explanation of the DOW Index and How to use it.
The DOW Index
Oooh so easy to read
0. Functionally Sober
Even if you’ve had a drink,
it’s worn off so you don’t feel it.
1. Feeling It
Your knees and elbows feel a little loose,
overall you are more relaxed.
2. Slightly Tipsy
You are noticeably light in the head but
still in control of yourself. May be a little silly.
3. Buzzed
At this point you are starting to lose inhibitions.
You are definitely not okay to drive.
4. Kinda Drunk
You will have a noticeable lack of inhibition.
This is the Prime Karaoke Zone.
5. Drunk
You are starting to stumble and slur words.
It's hard to pay attention to things.
6. Pretty Drunk
You can’t really follow conversations,
you are starting to get incoherent.
7. So Drunk
Drinking is starting to get less fun,
you will have a hard time remembering everything.
8. Dangerously Drunk
This person needs supervision, they should
eat and drink water and not be left alone that night
9. Hospital. Now.
This person is in danger. If this happens
Regularly, they have a drinking problem.
