Blood Alcohol Concentration
Understanding Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is crucial for staying safe. Here’s what different BAC levels can mean for your behaviour and health:
Up to 0.05 g%: You may feel good, talkative, relaxed, and confident.
0.05 to 0.08 g%: Beware of impaired judgment and reduced inhibitions.
0.08 to 0.15 g%: Risk of slurred speech, poor balance, unstable emotions, and nausea.
0.15 to 0.30 g%: High risk of inadequate breathing, needing assistance to walk, bladder control loss, and possible unconsciousness.
Over 0.30 g%: Danger of coma or death.
The number of drinks it takes to reach a 0.25 BAC level varies from person to person. In general, it can take about 6–8 drinks to reach this level.*
However, the rate at which alcohol increases a persons BAC can be dependant on numerous factors which include the following:
An individuals metabolism rate
A persons sex
Various health issues
Amount of food in the stomach and small intestine
A persons weight
How long they have been drinking
Mindful drinking means knowing the safe limits and keeping an eye on your BAC.
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*Medical News Today