Effects of Alcohol
Alcohol Impairment
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| Progressive Effects of Alcohol |
| BAC (%) |
Behavior |
Impairment |
| 0.01-0.029 |
- Average individual appears
normal
|
- Subtle effects that can be
detected with special tests
|
| 0.03-0.059 |
- Mild euphoria
- Sense of well-being
- Relaxation
- Talkativeness
- Joyous
- Decreased inhibition
|
- Alertness
- Judgment
- Coordination
- Concentration
|
| 0.06-0.10 |
- Blunted Feelings
- Disinhibition
- Extroversion
- Impaired Sexual Pleasure
|
- Reflexes
- Reasoning
- Depth Perception
- Distance Acuity
- Peripheral Vision
- Glare Recovery
|
| 0.11-0.20 |
- Over-Expression
- Emotional Swings
- Angry or Sad
- Boisterous
|
- Reaction Time
- Gross Motor Control
- Staggering
- Slurred Speech
|
| 0.21-0.29 |
- Stupor
- Loss of Understanding
- Impaired Sensations
|
- Severe Motor Impairment
- Loss of Consciousness
- Memory Blackout
|
| 0.30-0.39 |
- Severe Depression
- Unconsciousness
- Death Possible
|
- Bladder Function
- Breathing
- Heart Rate
|
| >0.40 |
|
|
Source: Wikipedia
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