Alcohol intake
The absorption of alcohol into the blood begins as soon as it comes into contact with the oral mucosa. But most of it is absorbed in the stomach and intestines. The following factors increase the recording speed.
- warm alcoholic drinks
- carbonated drinks
- sugary drinks
- fast drinking
- empty stomach
- individual factors
The faster the absorption speed, the more the blood alcohol concentration rises and we feel drunk. A full stomach delays intestinal absorption and alcohol blood concentration increases more slowly. Alcohol is distributed quickly and evenly throughout the body through the bloodstream, reaching all organs. The maximum blood alcohol concentration is reached after approx. 60 minutes. If alcohol is drunk over a longer period of time, the concentration in the blood increases less because the body begins to break it down at the same time. Alcohol dissolves better in water, so people with a high water content and less fat achieve lower blood alcohol levels. Unfortunately, because women have a higher fat content, their blood alcohol concentration rises faster than men. This is a key aspect of why women tolerate less alcohol than men.
per mille value
In order to calculate the blood alcohol concentration in per mille, the amount of alcohol in grams and the body weight of the person in question must be known. The following formula applies to women:
Amount of alcohol in grams
Body weight (kg) * 0.55 = per mille
Example:
A woman weighing 60kg drinks two glasses of wine 0.1 dl on an empty stomach:
2*12g Alcohol
60kg *0.55 = 0.72 Promille
Intoxicating effect
0.5 parts per million
The mood becomes euphoric. You become communicative and have a strong urge to talk. The first coordination problems set in
As the blood alcohol concentration increases, this can lead to severe balance disorders.
You become increasingly disinhibited and tend to overestimate things.
1-2 parts per million
In the state of intoxication, the ability to react and balance are already severely impaired, and emotions and behavior change. You become increasingly disoriented and sleepy. Large amounts of alcohol lead to nausea and vomiting.
2-3 parts per million
In the anesthesia stage, the disturbances in general functions are severe. The ability to react is hardly there anymore.
3-5 parts per million
An adult person can fall into a coma. The body temperature drops, breathing becomes shallow and respiratory paralysis can occur with fatal consequences.