LEVELS OF INTOXICATION - Poe Center
[Pages:1]LEVELS OF INTOXICATION
BAC 0.05 ? 0.10
Alcohol's primary effect is on the brain, leading to intoxication.
Initial e ects: ? Lowered inhibitions
0.05
? Many adolescents report that alcohol relieves tension and makes them feel more socially at ease, however, judgment and physical reactions may already be impaired.
0.10
BAC 0.10 ? 0.20
Most teenagers now are visibly drunk, which can include staggering and trouble with verbal expression.
Common symptoms:
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? Impaired coordination ? Delayed reflex time
? Irritability
? Nausea and vomiting
? Slurred speech
? Loud and aggressive behavior
? Poor balance
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Many adolescents who have been drinking may not have the
obvious signs of "being drunk," but can still suffer physical and
psychological effects.
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BAC 0.20 ? 0.30
As more alcohol is ingested, people become sleepier and slower; basic functions, including breathing, can become dangerously depressed.
Red flags of severe alcohol intoxication:
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? Extreme sleepiness
? Slow, shallow breathing
? An inability to be awoken
Immediate medical attention may be necessary at this stage.
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BAC 0.30 and above
At or above alcohol levels of 0.30 percent, people may:
? Become severely dehydrated
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? Have pinpoint pupils and slow breathing
? Have low blood pressure and decreased heart rate
? Vomit and then choke on the vomit and suffocate
? Enter coma state
BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVELS ABOVE 0.40 PERCENT CAN BE LETHAL.
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THIS IS CALLED ALCOHOL POISONING.
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