Appendix H
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Blood Alcohol Level
.02 Lightheaded:
Feeling: Mellow feeling, slight body warmth, less inhibited, mildly relaxed, mood may be mildly intensified
.05 Buzzed:
Feeling: Noticeable relaxation, feel warm and relaxed, euphoric, good moods are better and bad moods are worse
Others may be noticing: slightly impaired coordination, may talk louder, may act bolder than usual
.08 Impaired Driving Limit:
Feeling: Sight and hearing ability may be impaired, judgment and self-control impaired
Others may be noticing: Definite impairment in coordination and judgment; slightly slurred speech, balance/motor skills become impaired, may make poor/risky sexual choices.
.10 Drunk:
Feeling: Mood swings, “high,” judgment and memory impaired, reduction in reaction time
Others may be noticing: Noisy, possible embarrassing behavior, balance very impaired, motor skills impaired, men may have trouble functioning sexually
.15 Very Drunk
Feeling: Euphoria may give way to unpleasant feelings (depression), nausea, dizziness
Others may be noticing: Impaired balance, difficulty talking/walking/standing, may experience a blackout at this level or higher
.30 Extremely Drunk:
Feeling: Stupor
Others may be noticing: Pass out involuntarily, vomiting
.40 Loss of Consciousness:
Others may be noticing: Coma likely, breathing and heartbeat slowed to dangerous levels.
.50 Probable Death