I don't think I know much about Massachusetts outside of Boston, and I don't know if I want to know anymore than that. Boston is such a jewel that I think it's all I'll ever need to know or experience from Massachusetts. No offense to the rest of the state, of course. I can't help but think that Boston helps contribute heavily to the 19.5% of adults who drink excessively.
Luckily people are either walking or taking the bus after they drink because their alcohol-related deaths are the 10th lowest (or maybe they are just really good drunk drivers?). I knew a guy who used to brag about being a great drunk driver. I always thought it was a horrible brag because you're also saying that you're really good at endangering those around you.
Statistics :
Adults drinking excessively: 19.5%- Alcohol-related driving deaths: 27.8% (10th lowest) - Adults in fair or poor health: 14.2% (15th lowest) - Drunkest metro area: Barnstable Town, MA