Blood Alcohol Level

Affect On Body

0.02

MELLOW FEELING. SLIGHT BODY WARMTH. LESS INHIBITED.

0.05

NOTICEABLE RELAXATION. LESS ALERT. LESS SELF-FOCUSED. COORDINATION IMPAIRMENT BEGINS.

0.08

DRUNK DRIVING LIMIT. DEFINITE IMPAIRMENT IN COORDINATION AND JUDGMENT.

0.10

NOISY. POSSIBLE EMBARRASSING BEHAVIOR. MOOD SWINGS. REDUCTION IN REACTION TIME.

0.15

Impaired balance, movement, and coordination. Difficulty standing, walking, talking.

0.20

Decreased pain and sensation. Erratic emotions.

0.30

Diminished reflexes. Semi-consciousness.

0.40

Loss of consciousness. Very limited reflexes. Anesthetic effects.

0.50

BREATHING STOPS. MANY DIE.