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6 factors that impact how quickly it slowly alcohol affects people -size
-food
-gender
-rate of consumption
-strength of drink
-drug use
Size vs body fat A muscled person will be affected by alcohol slower than a fatter person.
But body fat does not absorb alcohol, in fact there is a smaller body area available to consume
the alcohol and consequently it will actually be more concentrated
Why do women tend to be affected quicker than men? -they're typically smaller
-they typically have a higher percentage of body fat
Drinking alcohol more quickly... Reduces the length of time before you become intoxicated
,Each of the following drinks contains about 1/2 oz of pure alcohol 1 oz 100 proof liquor
12 oz (355ml) beer
5 oz (148ml) wine
From fastest to slowest how quickly are liquor drinks (and mixers) absorbed Straight shot
Carbonated mixer
Water mixer
Juice mixer
Eating food before/while drinking ,... Can significantly slow down the intoxication rate
Mixing alcohol with legal/illegal drugs ... Can speed up its effects and have an unpredictable
outcome
What speeds up the rate at which BAC decreases Time is the only thing that lowers BAC
An individual's BAC level... Will be different each and every time they drink
, It takes___ for the body to eliminate the alcohol from one MEASURED drink One hour
If you have any doubt about serving a guest alcohol... Do not serve them
The intervention model includes Asses, decide, implement
To assess your guest... -observe the guest, noting any behavioral cues and intoxication factors
-engage the guest in a conversation
-note how other guests respond to and interact with this guest
-gather as much information about and as as many impressions of this guest as possible
What is the most important thing you can do to assess your guests? Observe their behavior
Four decision point questions -do I need to check this guests ID
-Is this guest buying alcohol for someone else who is underage
-Is this guest showing any signs of intoxication
-do you have any doubts about serving this guest alcohol