EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL*
BAC | Dose-Specific Effects
0.02-0.03%BAC
Slight euphoria. Loss of shyness. Depressant
effects are not apparent. Impairment possible in
some individuals.
0.04-0.06%BAC
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.
0.07-0.09%BAC
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.
0.10-0.12%BAC
Significant impairment of motor coordination and
loss of good judgment. Speech may be slurred.
Balance, vision, reaction time and hearing will be
impaired. Euphoria.
0.13-0.15%BAC
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.
0.16-0.20%BAC
Dysphoria predominates. Nausea may appear.
0.25%BAC
Need for assistance in walking. Total mental
confusion. Dysphoria with nausea and some
vomiting.
0.30%BAC
Loss of consciousness. Onset of coma. Possible
death due to respiratory arrest**.
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