Many report no serious issues
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0.06% 0.015% BAC: moderate impairment in speech, memory, attention, coordination, balance, along with driving being significantly impaired 0.16% 0.03% BAC: significant impairment in speech, memory, attention, balance, reaction time, decision-making, judgment, vomiting, blackouts, along with driving being dangerous 0.31% 0.45% BAC: risk of life-threatening overdose, death is possible from suppression of breathing, heart rate, and body temperature Symptoms of overdose include: Extreme mental confusion Stupor Loss of consciousness Vomiting Clammy Pale or bluish skin Low body temperature Slow heart rate Slow or irregular breathing The risk of overdose increases if you binge drink
The consistent finding across this body of work: no evidence of carcinogenic potential
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