Alcohol Intake Guide
The effect of alcohol can vary from person to person and depends on, how much you drink, how quickly the alcohol is consumed, if you are used to drinking, your mood, age, weight, sex and general health status. This means that some people may be over the drink-drive limit after consuming SMALLER amounts of alcohol.
It is always better to NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
Below is a summary of the effects of alcohol on the "average" male.
For a woman the same effects may be experienced with about two-thirds the amount of alcohol
that a man needs, assuming they are the same weight.
| Units | Pints of Beer | Effect of Alcohol |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Feeling of well being |
| 3 | 1.5 | Lack of inhibitions, more confidence |
| 5 | 2.5 | Noticeable deterioration of motor skills |
| 6 | 3 | Unsteady on feet |
| 10 | 5 | Slurring speech, intense moods (happy, sad, anger) |
| 12 | 6 | Drowsy and confused, blurred vision, poor muscle control |
| 18 | 9 | Drunken stupor, impaired sexual performance |
| 24 | 12 | Dead drunk |
| More than 24 | More than 12 | At risk of alcohol poisoning and/or coma |
Last update: 09/01/2023 09:41 • Previous update: 09/01/2023 09:41
