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Seven Stages of Alcohol Impairment

Seven Stages of Alcohol Impairment :

Sobriety (.01 - .05)

No apparent influence.

Euphoria (.03 - .12)

Sociability, talkativeness, increased self-confidence, decreased inhibitions, diminution of attention, judgment, and control.

Excitement (.09 -.25)

Emotional instability, loss of critical judgment, impairment of memory and comprehension, decreased sensory response, delayed reactions.

Confusion (.18 - .30)

Disorientation, mental confusion, dizziness, decreased pain senses, impaired balance, staggering gait, slurred speech.

Stupor (.27 - .40)

Apathy, markedly decreased response to stimuli, inability to stand or walk, vomiting, incontinence.

Coma (.35 - .50)

Complete unconsciousness, coma, anesthesia.

Death (.45 +)

DEATH

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