Naked Truth

Alcohol

Not every one knows the effect alcohol can have on the human body, and what the physical symptoms can be at various BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) levels.

• 0.02-0.03 BAC:
  No loss of coordination, slight euphoria and loss of shyness. Depressant effects are not apparent.

 

• 0.04-0.06 BAC:
  Feeling of well-being, relaxation, lower inhibitions, sensation of warmth. Euphoria. Some minor impairment of reasoning and memory, lowering of caution.

 

• 0.07-0.09 BAC:
  Slight impairment of balance, speech, vision, reaction time, and hearing. Euphoria. Judgement and self- control are reduced, and caution, reason and memory are impaired.

 

• 0.10-0.125 BAC:
  Significant impairment of motor coordination and loss of good judgement. Speech may be slurred; balance, vision, reaction time and hearing will be impaired. Euphoria. It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle at this level of intoxication.

 

• 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 is beginning to appear.

 

• 0.16-0.20 BAC:
  Dysphoria (anxiety, restlessness) predominates, nausea may appear. The drinker has the appearance of a “sloppy drunk.”

 

• 0.25 BAC:
  Needs assistance in walking; total mental confusion. Dysphoria with nausea and some vomiting.

 

• 0.30 BAC:
  Loss of consciousness.

 

• 0.40 BAC and up:
  Onset of coma, possible death due to respiratory arrest.