Smart Serve Ontario Signs of Intoxication 3

Question 1

How does body weight affect alcohol intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Larger individuals generally have more body water to dilute alcohol, resulting in lower BAC per drink

Answer

People with greater body mass generally have more body water to dilute alcohol, which means the same amount of alcohol produces a lower BAC compared to a smaller person.

Question 2

Why do women generally reach higher BAC levels than men after consuming the same amount of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Women typically have a higher percentage of body fat, less body water, and lower levels of alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme

Answer

Women typically have higher body fat percentage, less body water to dilute alcohol, and lower levels of the alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme, all of which contribute to higher BAC levels from the same amount of alcohol.

Question 3

What are the signs of severe intoxication that require immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Loss of consciousness, vomiting, extremely slow breathing, or inability to stand

Answer

Signs of severe intoxication including loss of consciousness, persistent vomiting, very slow or irregular breathing, and complete inability to stand require immediate action, including calling emergency services.

Question 4

How does consuming alcohol on an empty stomach affect intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is absorbed much more quickly without food, leading to faster and higher BAC increases

Answer

Without food in the stomach, alcohol passes directly to the small intestine where it is absorbed rapidly into the bloodstream, leading to quicker and higher BAC levels compared to drinking with food.

Question 5

What is 'tolerance' and how does it affect signs of intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Tolerance means a person may show fewer visible signs while still having a high BAC and being legally impaired

Answer

Tolerance means a regular drinker may display fewer obvious signs of intoxication at a given BAC level. However, they are still legally impaired and physically affected, making them harder but not impossible to identify.

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Smart Serve Ontario Signs of Intoxication 3