Signs of Intoxication Flashcards
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What are the stages of intoxication in order?
Answer: Euphoria, excitement, confusion, stupor, coma
The stages of intoxication progress from euphoria (relaxed, slightly impaired) through excitement (emotional, impaired coordination), confusion (disoriented, very impaired), stupor (barely conscious), to coma (unconscious, medical emergency).
How does altitude affect alcohol intoxication?
Answer: At higher altitudes, lower oxygen levels can intensify the effects of alcohol and make intoxication occur more quickly
At higher altitudes, reduced oxygen levels can intensify the effects of alcohol. People may become intoxicated more quickly and show more pronounced symptoms at altitude.
What is the primary difference between a patron who is tired and one who is intoxicated?
Answer: A tired patron will typically have coherent speech and steady coordination while a patron showing multiple signs simultaneously is more likely intoxicated
While fatigue and intoxication can share some signs like drowsiness, intoxication typically presents with multiple simultaneous symptoms including impaired coordination, slurred speech, and behavioural changes that are not present with fatigue alone.
Why should servers never attempt to 'sober up' a patron with coffee or cold water?
Answer: Because these methods do not reduce BAC — only time allows the body to metabolize alcohol. Coffee may only create a more alert but still impaired person
Coffee, cold water, fresh air, and other folk remedies do not speed up alcohol metabolism. Only time reduces BAC. Coffee may make someone feel more alert but does not improve their coordination, judgment, or actual BAC level.
What is 'residual intoxication' and why is it relevant for morning or brunch service?
Answer: Alcohol from the previous night may still be in the patron's system, meaning they could already be impaired when they arrive for brunch and start drinking again
Residual intoxication means that alcohol from previous drinking sessions may still be in a person's bloodstream. At morning or brunch service, patrons may arrive with residual BAC, and additional drinks compound the effect.
How should a server assess a patron who arrives alone and orders drinks rapidly?
Answer: Establish their baseline, monitor closely, pace service, offer food and water, and watch for early signs of intoxication
A patron drinking alone and ordering rapidly is at higher risk for intoxication. The server should establish their baseline behaviour, deliberately pace service, offer food and water, and monitor closely for developing signs.