#james ensor

Blood Alcohol Level Percentage — Behavioral Effects

0.02 to 0.03 — Few obvious effects; slight intensification of mood

0.05 to 0.06 — Feeling of warmth, relaxation, mild sedation; exaggeration of emotion and behavior; slight decrease in reaction time and in fine-muscle coordination; impaired judgment about continued drinking

0.07 to 0.09 — More noticeable speech impairment and disturbance of balance; impaired motor coordination, hearing, and vision; feeling of elation or depression; increased confidence; may not recognize impairment

0.11 to 0.12 — Coordination and balance becoming difficult; distinct impairment of mental faculties and judgment

0.14 to 0.15 — Major impairment of mental and physical control; slurred speech, blurred vision, and lack of motor skills; needs medical evaluation

0.20 — Loss of motor control; must have assistance moving about; mental confusion; needs medical assistance

0.30 — Severe intoxication; minimum conscious control of mind and body; needs hospitalization

0.30 to 0.60 — This level of alcohol has been measured in people who have died of alcohol intoxication

0.40 — Unconsciousness; coma; needs hospitalization; about the LD 50 (the dose at which half of those with this level of intoxication will die)

James Ensor (1860–1949)

Skeletons warming themselves, 1895