Blood alcohol test results explained

What is a blood alcohol test?

A blood alcohol test measures the amount of alcohol in a sample of your blood. You will have alcohol in your blood if you've been drinking alcoholic beverages.

Alcohol is also called ethanol.

What blood alcohol level is drunk

It's the main ingredient of alcoholic drinks, such as beer, wine, and distilled spirits (liquor). When you have an alcoholic drink, the alcohol is quickly absorbed into your bloodstream. Your liver breaks down the alcohol so your body can get rid of it.

If you drink faster than your liver can break down alcohol, the alcohol level in your blood will increase and you may start to feel intoxicated (drunk).

Alcohol intoxication affects how your brain works.

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At first, you may feel more relaxed, or talkative than usual. As alcohol levels increase, you may have some problems thinking clearly. You make have difficulty with your balance, slurred speech, slowed reaction time, and loss of judgement.

Continuing to drink after you are intoxicated can lead to an alcohol overdose.

Symptoms include vomiting, trouble breathing, and passing out. An alcoho

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