Increased heart rate
Stepping in when someone has mild impairment.
When should you do something?
Keep a record! Help keep track of what’s happening by documenting what has occurred. This can assist with reporting later on. When applicable, take a screenshot of what’s taking place. Always inform the individual who was harmed that you documented the incident.
Documentation
BAC of 0.32-0.45%
Life-Threatening (Call 911 immediately)
Depression, Disruption of sleep, cancer of the throat and mouth, liver damage, etc.
Some of the risks of high-risk drinking
Mild speech, memory, attention, coordination, balance impairments
Perceived beneficial effects such as relaxation
Mild Impairment
Speak out! When safe, be direct to intervene in a situation where someone may be causing harm.
Direct
BAC of 0.06-0.15%
Increased Impairment (Cannot give consent. Actions like engaging in sexual interactions, driving, etc.)
Low-risk max drink is 3/day
Women's drinking limit per day
Speech, memory, attention, and coordination are significantly impaired
Dangerous impairments in all driving skills
Blackouts, vomiting, loss of consciousness
Severe Impairment (Call 9-1-1)
Check in! A delayed response is better than no response. You could say something like, “I noticed what happened, are you okay?”
Delay
- All driving-related skills are impaired
- Judgement and decision-making skills impaired
- Vomiting and other signs of alcohol overdose are common
BAC 0.16-0.30% (Severe Impairment/ Call 911)
Low-risk max drink is 4/day
Men's daily drinking limit
Stop the consumption of alcohol
What should happen when a person reaches increased impairment?
Prevent a potentially dangerous or harmful situation. This might look like asking someone to check in on another person
Delegate
BAC of 0.0-0.5%
Mild Impairment
Low-risk drinking limit is 7/week
Severe Impairment and life-threatening (any one of these signs requires medical intervention.)
Speech, memory, attention, and coordination are significantly impaired
Dangerous impairments in all driving skills
Blackouts, vomiting, loss of consciousness
ANY medical emergency, you must call 9-1-1.
Step in! Interrupt a potentially unsafe or harmful situation by distracting either party.
Distract
BAC of 0.16-0.30%
Severe Impairment (Call 911 immediately)