Jay Bothroyd urges everyone to “Know Your Score”
Former EFL footballer Jay Bothroyd is encouraging everyone to better understand their relationship with alcohol by taking the Drinking Check - a free online alcohol quiz designed to help people assess their drinking habits. He recently sat down with us to discuss his own relationship with alcohol, take the Drinking Check and share how he felt knowing his score.
Bothroyd admits he’s never been a heavy drinker but recalls enjoying social drinking as a young footballer in the 2000s. Now, he believes his approach to drinking is more measured.
“When I was younger, I used to drink a lot more, and we were out Saturday, Sunday, especially after a win,” he says. "But, as I've gotten older, I've learned how to drink and take care of myself at the same time.”
These days, he enjoys a more balanced approach. “I love going out with my wife, having a few glasses of wine with my dinner, and now and again, I enjoy having a beer with the boys on a Sunday. But everything is in moderation.”
Why he took the Drinking Check
Although Bothroyd believes he has a good relationship with alcohol, he admits that he has never taken the time to check how much he actually drinks. That’s why he’s decided to take the Drinking Check to find out if his drinking is putting his health at risk.
“I'm a little bit nervous to take the Drinking Check, but I'm looking forward to it,” he admits before taking the quiz.
“I want to see whether I'm at risk or good. Either way, I understand if I need to improve my lifestyle.”
The scores are in
So, how did he do?
“My score was a four, which means I was lower risk,” he reveals. “I didn't expect to be high risk because I don't binge drink, so that's a weight off my shoulders. But it’s good to know I’m on the right track. Overall, I'm happy with my results.”
While pleased with his score, the experience gave him a new perspective. “I might drink a bit less, but at the same time, I'm just going to keep enjoying my life and doing what I'm doing.”
Why it’s important to Know Your Score
Bothroyd is eager to encourage others to take the Drinking Check and discover their score.
“Everyone needs to see where they're at,” he says. “It helps people understand whether their drinking is at high risk or not. There's no bad result; it gives you the information you need to make adjustments if necessary.”
Taking the Drinking Check was eye-opening for Bothroyd. “If I hadn’t taken the test, I wouldn’t have known my score. My score was a four, lower risk, but if it had been higher, I’d have known it was time to make some changes.”
“Whether you're a high-risk or lower risk, what's most important is you check to see where you’re at.”
Curious about your drinking?
Take our free online Drinking Check to receive personalised results and guidance and discover more about your drinking.