Blood Alcohol Levels and Corresponding Symptoms:
- .02% – Feel moderate effects
- .04% – Begin to feel relaxed, mildly euphoric, sociable, talkative
- .05% – Judgment, attention, control somewhat impaired; driving ability somewhat impaired; sensory-motor & finer motor skills somewhat impaired
- .08% – Legal level for INTOXICATION in many states; definite impairment in coordination & driving skills
- .10% – Legally INTOXICATED in most every state; clear deterioration in reaction time and control
- .12-.15% – Vomiting usually occurs unless long duration of drinking or higher tolerance; drowsiness
- .15% – Same as ½ pint of whiskey circulating in the bloodstream
- .18-.25% – Disorientation, confusion, dizziness, exaggerated emotional states; increased pain threshold, lack of muscular coordination; significant staggering & slurring of speech
- .25-.30% – General inertia, near total loss of motor functions and limited response to stimuli; inability to stand or walk, vomiting, & incontinence; may lose consciousness or stupor
- .30-.50% – Complete unconsciousness, depressed or absent reflexes, low body temp, incontinence, impairment of circulation and respiration
- .45% Blood Alcohol Levels and higher are fatal to nearly everyone
*Death may occur at .37% or higher
*Can metabolize ½ oz of ethanol (1 standard drink) per hour
Reference: Erich Duchmann, LSU Team Psychologist
