Signs of intoxication at increasing levels of blood alcohol concentration
- Signs of intoxication at increasing levels of blood alcohol concentration
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Signs of intoxication at increasing levels of blood alcohol concentration (
BAC)
BAC Signs of intoxication
0.02-0.03 mild euphoria and loss of shyness; no apparent loss of coordination
0.04-0.06 sense of well-being and relaxation; sensation of warmth; some decline in ability to perform two tasks simultaneously; lowered judgment about capabilities
0.07-0.09 some impairment of balance, reaction time, speech, and memory; reduced judgment, caution, and self-control; continued euphoria
0.10-0.125 obvious impairment of muscle control and reaction time; loss of good judgment; slurred speech
0.13-0.15 major loss of balance and physical control; blurred vision; appearance of dysphoria (emotional depression)
0.16-0.20 nausea, dysphoria, confusion, loss of memory
0.25 severe impairment of all mental and physical functions
0.30 loss of consciousness
0.40 onset of coma; possible respiratory arrest and death
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