Facts about Alcohol

ONE drink is considered to be: 

• 1.5 oz shot or mized drink of 80-proof liquor (vodka, gin, scotch, bourbon, brandy, rum)
• 5 oz wine
• 12 oz beer or wine cooler 
• 8 oz malt liquor 

Alcohol can only be processed at a rate of 0.5 oz per hour, no matter how many ounces are consumed.

ACUTE alcohol intoxication can result in:

• anxiety
• irritability
• nausea and vomiting 
• decreased mental function
• vertigo
• tremors
• coma
• death 

CHRONIC alcohol intoxication results in:

• harm to the liver
• harm to the heart
• harm to the brain
• harm to the muscles
• loss of nutrients 

Below are charts that can be used as a GUIDELINE related to blood alcohol levels in males and females. Remember, everyone reacts differently to alcohol and things such as body composition, use of medication, mood changes, and personal metabolic rate can make a tremendous difference person to person.

Blood Alcohol for Females

Blood Alcohol for Males