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Allison Braly

Legal Aspects of Alcohol

B.A.C.

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B.A.C. stands for "Blood Alcohol Concentration." It is the amount of alcohol in a person's blood.

Alcohol affects smaller people more so it tends to affect teenagers more than adults.

4 Factors That Can Determine A Person's B.A.C.

  • Height/Weight
  • Male/Female
  • Food Consumption
  • Water/Fluid Consumption

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Types of Drinks Equal In Alcohol Content

12 oz. of beer, 4 oz. of wine, and 1 oz. of liquor are all equal

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DUI In Texas

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  • 1st offense: potential 3 to 180 days in jail, a fine of no more than $2,000 , annual fee, education program
  • 2nd offense: potential 1 month to 1 year in jail, fee up to $4,000, education program
  • 3rd offense: jail 2 to 10 years, up to $10,000 fee, annual fee, education program
  • DUIs can stay on your record for life in Texas

Short Term Effects of Binge Drinking

  • slows down nervous system
  • slurred speech
  • impaired judgement
  • dehydration
  • makes liver work harder

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Long Term Effects of Alcoholism

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  • damage to the:
  • heart
  • blood
  • liver
  • kidneys
  • pancreas
  • digestive tract
  • immune system

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