Short-term
Main article: Short-term effects of alcohol| BAC (g/L) | BAC (% v/v) |
Symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.05% | Euphoria, talkativeness, relaxation |
| 1 | 0.1 % | Central nervous system depression, nausea, possible vomiting, impaired motor and sensory function, impaired cognition |
| >1.4 | >0.14% | Decreased blood flow to brain |
| 3 | 0.3% | Stupefaction, possible unconsciousness |
| 4 | 0.4% | Possible death |
| >5.5 | >0.55% | Death |
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