A lot of individual variability in the rate of ethanol metabolism. I wouldn't encourage an individual trying to estimate some rate of 'safe' consumption. On the other hand, one can purchase a breathalyzer and get one's own measurements in a safe setting.
On Nov 13, 2008, at 3:54 PM, Tarner, Prof. Nina L. wrote: > > Hi all, > > I had a student ask me in my brain class today about blood alcohol > content. They wanted to know how to figure out your blood alcohol > content based on their weight and number of drinks and time > elapsed. Strange. I am not sure if they were asking from experience > or if they got into trouble or what, but me being who I am and > liking to have an answer to students’ questions, I am heading to > you for answers. They wanted to know if someone weighed 204lbs. > (this person I don’t think could weight that much, but anyway), > drank seven 16oz. beers in 5.5 hours, how much could their BAC be? > And then they asked how long it takes for the alcohol to get out of > their system. Does anyone have any information at all on this? Paul Brandon Emeritus Professor of Psychology Minnesota State University, Mankato [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
