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What do BAC scores mean?

If youÆre interested in learning the differences between BAC scores,
and how those different scores can effect you, see below:

0.00 - 0.01
You're really not feeling the effects of alcohol right now.

0.02 - 0.03
You might feel a little more relaxed, perhaps a little light-headed.
If you're shy you might lose a bit of your shyness. The typical
depressant effects of alcohol are not affecting you at this stage and
you probably havenÆt lost any of your coordination.

0.04 - 0.06
You're probably feeling a bit relaxed or you might have a feeling of "well-being" or euphoria (feeling really good or really positive). You
might feel a bit warmer than you usually do. Your behavior might be a
bit exaggerated or your emotions might be a bit intensified. You're
probably feeling some impairment of reasoning and memory and since
your level of caution is lower, it's a bad idea to drive.

0.07 - 0.09
Although you can definitely tell you've been drinking, and you're
probably aware that you're feeling some effects of alcohol, you might
believe that you're more alert than you really are. In reality, with a
BAC of 0.07 û 0.09 you'll be experiencing a slight impairment of
speech, balance and hearing and your reaction time is reduced. Your
caution, reasoning and memory are impaired, and your judgment and
level of self-control are reduced.

Note: Many countries have laws that forbid people to drive if they
have a BAC of 0.05 or more. Most countries have laws that forbid
people to drive if they have a BAC of 0.08+. No matter where you live
or where you are, definitely donÆt drive û take a cab or plan to stay
the night.
0.10 - 0.125
If your BAC is between 0.10 and 0.125 your speech will be slurred and
your balance, vision, reactions time and hearing will be impaired.
Your motor coordination will also be significantly impaired and you'll
have a loss of good judgment.

Note: No matter where you live, it's illegal to drive. In fact, it'd
be extremely irresponsible to drive anything at this point: including
a boat, snowmobile, off-road vehicle û even a riding lawnmower. Not a
good idea. Don't even think about it.
0.13 - 0.15
Right now, you'd be feeling gross motor impairment and a lack of
physical control. It'd probably be hard for you to type on the
keyboard and your monitor or mobile phone screen would appear blurry.
Your judgment and perception of whatÆs going on would be severely
impaired and any feeling of euphoria (feeling really good or really
positive) you had earlier will have turned to dysphoria (an emotional
state of agitation, unease or depression). You'd have gross motor
impairment and a lack of physical control.

0.16 - 0.19
You'll probably start to feel sick to your stomach. Any euphoria
(feeling really good or really positive) you had earlier will have
turned to dysphoria (an emotional state of agitation, unease or
depression). Right now you might look like a "sloppy drunk".

0.20
If your BAC is 0.20, you'll probably need help if you want to walk
properly. If you fall down you probably won't feel a lot of pain û
even if you hurt yourself. At this level of BAC, some people begin to
vomit. At the very least, you'll feel dazed, confused and disoriented.

Note: At this point your gag reflex will be impaired. This means that
if you're lying down and you vomit, you could choke and die.
0.21 - 0.30
If you were awake at this point you'd have very little comprehension
as to where you were or what you were doing. You might pass out
suddenly and it'd be hard to wake you up.

0.30 - 0.35+
It's possible that you might fall into a coma. You might die due to
the paralysis of your diaphragm, the collapse of your lungs, or heart
attack (any form of respiratory arrest).


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Ex-Ex-Alcoholic#967895.06@myplace.com wrote:

What do BAC scores mean?

If youÆre interested in learning the differences between BAC scores,
and how those different scores can effect you, see below:

Those descriptions of the symptoms for BAC levels are for normal
drinkers and do not take into consideration the tolerance levels of
habitual drinkers.
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On 8/4/2011 12:53 AM, Ex-Ex-Alcoholic#967895.06@myplace.com wrote:

What do BAC scores mean?

0.21 - 0.30
If you were awake at this point you'd have very little comprehension
as to where you were or what you were doing. You might pass out
suddenly and it'd be hard to wake you up.

0.30 - 0.35+
It's possible that you might fall into a coma. You might die due to
the paralysis of your diaphragm, the collapse of your lungs, or heart
attack (any form of respiratory arrest).

The night of my last drink, when I was involved in a car accident, the
cop said I looked and acted perfectly sober, but he needed to take me in
for a breatalyzer because he smelled alcohol. I blew a .293, and /HE/
almost passed out. :-)
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