Blood Alcohol Concentration

 

Blood Alcohol Concentration Estimate:

BAC Level Percentage Effects .03 to .12 Feeling of increased confidence, sense of daring. Look flushed or red in face. Trouble with fine actions, such writing. .09 to .25 Trouble seeing or focusing, slow reactions, sleepy, stumble often or lose balance easily. .18 to .30 Confusion, dizziness, slurred speech and lack of muscle coordination. Above .25 Serious health issues, including death.   The BAC ranges overlap in the table above because the effects that alcohol have will be different for different people, depending on their metabolism, overall health, medications, etc. As important as it is to know the health consequences of drinking, it is equally important to be aware of the legal implications. at or above 0.08 percent.