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The Stages of Intoxication
When an individual ingests alcohol, there are definite, visible changes in his or her performance and behavior. An increase in a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC) can be tracked in five stages: 1. Euphoria (BAC = .10) The person becomes more confident and daring. They have trouble paying attention. They have more color in their face. They lack good judgement, acting on impulse. They find tasks requiring