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DOSE-SPECIFIC EFFECTS OF
ALCOHOL
*
Dose-Specific Effects
Slight euphoria. Loss of shyness. Depressant
effects are not apparent. Impairment possible in
some individuals
.
BAC
0.02-0.03%
Feeling of well-being, relaxation, lower inhibitions
and sensation of warmth. Euphoria. Some minor
impairment of reasoning and memory. Lowering
of caution. Driving skills may be impaired at
this level of intoxication.
Slight impairment of balance, speech, vision,
reaction time, and hearing. Euphoria. Judgment
and self-control are reduced. Caution, reason and
memory are impaired. Driving skills are always
impaired at this level of intoxication and higher.
Significant impairment of motor coordination and
loss of good judgment. Speech may be slurred.
Balance, vision, reaction time and hearing will be
impaired. Euphoria.
Gross motor impairment and lack of physical
control. Blurred vision and major loss of balance.
Euphoria is reduced and dysphoria (anxiety,
restlessness) begins to appear.
0.04-0.06%
0.07-0.09%
0.10-0.12%
0.13-0.15%
Dysphoria predominates. Nausea may appear.
Need for assistance in walking. Total mental
confusion. Dysphoria with nausea and some
vomiting.
Loss of consciousness.
Onset of coma. Possible death due to respiratory
arrest**.
0.16-0.20%
0.25%
0.30%
0.40% +
Dose-Specific Effects
BAC
* The effects of alcohol intoxication are greatly influenced by individual
variations among users. Some users will be intoxicated at a much
lower BAC than shown on the previous page.
** Death can occur at a lower BAC in some individuals.
The generally accepted legal standard for alcohol intoxication in
the United States is 0.08%. However, your driving skills can be
impaired at any level above 0.00% BAC. It is never safe to drink
any amount of alcohol and drive.
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