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blood-alcohol content (BAC)

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A quick definition of blood-alcohol content (BAC):

Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is the amount of alcohol in a person's bloodstream. It's measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) and can be affected by factors like weight and health. When a person drinks alcohol, their liver processes it at a rate of one standard drink per hour. If they drink faster than their liver can process, they may become intoxicated. Intoxication can cause a range of effects, from slurred speech and loss of coordination to coma or death. It's illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or higher in most states, and police officers may use blood alcohol tests to measure BAC.

A more thorough explanation:

Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is the amount of alcohol in a person's bloodstream. It is measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or as a percentage. For example, a BAC of 0.08% means that there are 0.08 grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood.

Alcohol is processed by the liver at a rate of about one standard drink per hour. A standard drink is equivalent to 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of liquor. When a person drinks faster than the liver can process, their BAC increases, and they become intoxicated.

The effects of intoxication vary depending on the BAC level and can range from slurred speech and loss of coordination to vomiting, blackouts, coma, or death. In most states, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or higher.

Factors such as weight and health can affect a person's BAC. For example, a person who weighs 120 pounds will typically reach a BAC of 0.08% after two to three drinks, while a person who weighs 180 pounds will reach the same BAC after three to four drinks.

Police officers may use blood alcohol tests to measure a person's BAC. For example, a breathalyzer test measures the amount of alcohol in a person's breath and estimates their BAC.

Example: John had four beers in two hours. His BAC is likely to be higher than 0.08%, making it illegal for him to drive.

Example: Sarah weighs 140 pounds and had two glasses of wine. Her BAC is likely to be around 0.05%, which is below the legal limit for driving.

These examples illustrate how a person's BAC can vary depending on their weight, the amount of alcohol they consume, and the time frame in which they consume it. It is important to understand the risks of drinking and driving and to always have a designated driver or alternative transportation.

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22:02
tbh kinda losing my mind, I'm visiting my parents in my childhood home and whenever I do this I remember why I never do this aahhaha
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llama
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@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: Deep/tough. Feels. Im well working on a project so im happy :)
NemoPropheta
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should i hit the dmt pen in the sauna and meet god
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
22:31
Ooh what kind of project? Work, passion, neither, both?
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22:31
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NemoPropheta
22:37
alright day before my lsat ill hit a blinker in the sauna and become one with the test
llama
22:47
@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: law school data so just passion.
llama
22:47
@NemoPropheta: noo they drug test before the LSAT! U will get flagged!
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
23:19
I'm intrigued llama
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23:21
Holdddddup all that number crunching on your lsd profile is your work? Damn
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I don't visit y'all's profiles enough, clearly
NarrowFaithfulCougar
0:22
@NemoPropheta: Ahh yeah, the Sauna. That's some good Nordic shit. Beats the hot tub hands down. Plus everyone is naked.
llama
1:23
@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: got that weaponized autism in gear, we out here.
RasheedWallaceFan
12:52
@llama: your cycle confuses me, your stats are good and you applied early but all of those Rs? Is there anything weird about your app?
RasheedWallaceFan
12:53
do you have C&F issues or something?
RasheedWallaceFan
12:55
also ur first choice is kansas but you didnt apply there?
llama
12:55
@RasheedWallaceFan: Hi. Yes, I waited for April LSAT, put almost all apps (which were sent really early) so that basically most of my apps were reviewed In May. Shot myself in the foot for 155 -> 161 lmao. Would not recommend 10/10
llama
12:57
@RasheedWallaceFan: unironically, KSLS was my top choice, however by April LSAT their app had closed. It was like waiting to date ur dream partner, but waiting until you graduate uni, then by the time u graduate uni, your soul mate is already married with 2.4 kids and 1.6 dogs. Heartbreak.exe fr fr
NemoPropheta
12:58
are you R&Ring?
llama
13:00
No, I think what I will do is flip a coin: heds NKU, tails NEL|B what u guys think bout dat. Then once 1L - if good at LS, try to transfer, if bad at LS or one of my grandiose ideas/inventions are viable, drop out and pursue.
RasheedWallaceFan
13:10
oh so you submitted the apps with a lower lsat and then retook
RasheedWallaceFan
13:10
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Bettercaulsaul
13:33
Most schools will hold your application for the next test score to be released into your account as well. I was notified by an admissions director that if a decision is processed they will not retroactively go back for the new score even if higher
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
13:34
I vote NEL-Boston so we can be friends :D
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
13:34
But it says you withdrew?? :(
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
13:41
@Bettercaulsaul: in my experience, there is often an option on the application for you to choose whether you'd like them to review your application as-is ASAP or hold it until your new score is released. but it probably varies by school—I just remember seeing that option on at least a few app forms
llama
2:21
While I am unsure of what option you are referring to, I personally just emailed each school and asked for them to hold my app pending my lsat score release.
llama
2:22
Sorry WNE = Western New England not NEL|B
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