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Sign of Alcoholism: DWI
Blood alcohol concentration is the relationship between the amount of alcohol consumed and the elimination of alcohol in your blood. This is usually measured as the percentage of deciliters of blood. So if it is measured by how much blood you have, your body weight makes a difference on how much you can drink and tolerate. There are a few variables that determine blood alcohol level:
On average, it takes about an hour for one drink to leave the body. With women, it takes longer because usually women have lower percentage of water in their body and statistically have a higher percent of body fat than men. The more fat in the body, the longer alcohol stays in the system. First, the alcohol is absorbed through your stomach. When you eat, then the alcohol is absorbed into the food and has to go on to the intestinal track for absorption. This takes longer for the alcohol to be absorbed. It all depends on how much you drink and how much you eat. A small amount may be absorbed through the stomach, but most alcohol is absorbed through the intestines where it enters the blood stream and travels to the brain. Alcohol is a system suppressor along with other drugs like sedatives, painkillers and marijuana. Other drugs have a different effect on impaired driving, like cocaine and amphetamines, which are system enhancers. Alcohol impairs judgment, coordination, vision, and reaction time and increases drowsiness. Thirty-five percent of those convicted of DWI will become repeat offenders. That’s why it is so important to recognize this potential sign of alcoholism and seek help immediately. This article was writte by Stuart Simpson. For more information on driving while intoxicated, visit www.dwi-dui-attorney.com Related Information
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