Understanding the Dangers of Alcohol Overdose National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA
The final stage, with a BAC of 0.16% or higher, represents extreme impairment, posing a grave risk to public safety. Legal consequences are severe, frequently involving lengthy jail sentences, extended license revocations, and substantial fines. Offenders may also face mandatory installation of ignition interlock devices, participation in long-term rehabilitation programs, and increased insurance premiums. In…