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FACT71.3% of JMU students have never
driven under the influence.
=Remember: The legal drinking age is 21
and the legal limit for VA is .08.
General BAC CalculationHypothetical
BACEFFECTS
.02 Light to moderate drinkers begin to feel some effects.
.04 Most people begin to feel relaxed.
.06 Judgment is somewhat impaired, people are less able to make rational decisions about their
capabilities.
.08 There is a definite impairment of muscle coordination and driving skills; this is the legal level
for intoxication in most states.
.10 There is a clear deterioration of reaction time and control, this is legally drunk in all states.
General BAC CalculationHypothetical
BACEffects
.12 Vomiting usually occurs, unless this level is reached slowly or a person has developed a tolerance to
alcohol.
.15 Balance and movement are impaired. This blood-alcohol level means the equivalent of ½ pint of
whiskey is circulating in the blood stream.
.30 Many people lose consciousness.
.40 Most people lose consciousness; some die.
.45 Breathing stops; this is fatal dose for most people.
Examples of Blood Alcohol Levels
Males(160 lbs.) and Females (140 lbs.):
Female: 4 drinks = BAC .08
Male: 5 drinks = BAC .076
Time period: After 3 hours of drinking
Alcohol Plus!!!
Ecstasy:Greatly increases the risk for
dehydration, which could ultimately result in heat stroke or death.
Additional risks can include vomiting, visual hallucinations, kidney failure,
and elevated blood pressure.
Alcohol Plus!!!
Antihistamines:(i.e.- Claritin D, Benadryl)
Increases the calming effect of the medication and the person can feel quite drowsy, making driving and
other activities that require concentration more hazardous.
Alcohol Plus!!!
Aspirin/Tylenol:May increase the absorption rate of alcohol, heightening the effects of a
give dose of alcohol. May cause bleeding in the stomach and
intestines. Can also increase susceptibility to liver damage.
Alcohol Plus!!!
Oral Contraceptives:Slows down the rate at which alcohol is
eliminated from the body. You can feel the effects of alcohol for a longer period of time. Can make medication
less effective because of human error.
Alcohol Plus!!!
Marijuana:Produces slowed thinking and reaction
time with impaired balance and coordination. This may compromise the user’s ability to drive and operate machinery. Reduces the vomit reflex,
increasing the risk of alcohol poisoning.
ResourcesUniversity Health Center
www.jmu.edu/healthctr
Be Responsible About Drinking cards
www.brad21.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
www.aa.org
National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence
www.ncadd.org
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