BACtrack S50 - Manual (Page 7)

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BAC Dose-Specific Effects 1
0.13-0.15% Gross motor impairment and lack of
physical control. Blurred vision and major
loss of balance. euphoria is reduced and
dysphoria (anxiety, restlessness) is begin-
ning to appear.
0.16-0.20% Dysphoria predominates. nausea may
appear.
0.25% needs assistance in walking. Total mental
confusion. Dysphoria with nausea and
some vomiting.
0.30% loss of consciousness.
0.40% and up Onset of coma. Possible death due to
respiratory arrest**.
1 Bailey, william J., Drug use in american society, 3rd ed.,
Minneapolis: Burgess, 1993
* The effects of alcohol intoxication are greatly influenced by individual
variations among users. some users will be intoxicated at a much lower
BaC than shown above.
**Death can occur at a lower BaC in some individuals.
The generally accepted legal standard for alcohol intoxication in
the united states is 0.08%. However, your driving skills can be
impaired at a level of 0.04% or lower. It is never safe to drink
any amount of alcohol and drive.