Specific Effects of Alcohol related to BAC

Question 1

.02-.03

Answer 1

No loss of coordination, slight euphoria, and loss of shyness

Question 2

.04-.06

Answer 2

Feeling of well-being, relaxation, lower inhibitions, sensation of warmth, euphoria. some minor impairment of reasoning and memory, lowering of caution

Question 3

.07-.09

Answer 3

Slight impairment of balance, speech, vision, reaction time, and hearing. Euphoria. Judgment and self-control are reduced, and caution, reason, and memory are impaired. It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle in some states at this level

Question 4

.10-.125

Answer 4

Significant impairment of motor coordination and loss of good judgment. Speech can be slurred; balance, vision, reaction time, and hearing impaired. Euphoria. It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle at this level of intoxication

Question 5

.13-.15

Answer 5

Gross motor impairment and lack of physical control. Blurred vision and major loss of balance. Euphoria is reduced, and dysphoria is beginning to appear

Question 6

.16-.20

Answer 6

Dysphoria (anxiety, restlessness) predominates; nausea can appear. The drinker has the appearance of a “sloppy drunk”

Question 7

.25

Answer 7

Needs assistance in walking; total mental confusion. Dysphoria with nausea and some vomiting

Question 8

.30

Answer 8

Loss of consciousness

Question 9

.40

Answer 9

Onset of coma and possible death caused by respiratory arrest.