Depressant effects are not apparent. 0.04-0.06 BAC: Feeling of well-being, relaxation, lower inhibitions, sensation of warmth. Some minor impairment of reasoning and memory, lowering of caution. 0.07-0.09 BAC: Slight impairment of balance, speech, vision, reaction time, and hearing. Judgement and self-control are reduced, and caution, reason and memory are impaired. 0.10-1.125 BAC: Signficant impairment of moter coordination and loss of good judgement. Speech may be slurred; balance, vision,reaction time and hearing will be impaired. (It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle at this level of intoxication.) 0.13-0.15 BAC: Gross motor impairment and lack of physical control. BLurred vision and major loss of balance. Euphoria is reduced and dysphoria beginning to appear. 0.16-0.20 BAC: Dysphoria (anxiety,restlessness) predominates, nausea may appear. The drinker has the appearance of a "sloppy drunk." 0.25 BAC: Needs assistance in walking; total mental confusion
and waited. I kept my eyes on him, still apprehensive. He met my gaze calmly. "Here you go, honey." The nurse smiled as she injected the medicine into my tube. "You'll feel better now." "Thanks," I mumbled, unenthusiastic. It didn't take long. I could feel the drowsiness trickling through my bloodstream almost immediately. "That ought to do it," she muttered as my eyelids drooped. She must have left the room, because something cold and smooth touched my face. "Stay." The word was slurred. "I will," he promised. His voice was beautiful, like a lullaby. "Like I said, as long as it makes you happy... as long as it's what's best for you." I tried to shake my head, but it was too heavy. "'S not the same thing," I mumbled. He laughed. "Don't worry about that now, Bella. You can argue with me when you wake up." I think I smiled. '"Kay." I could feel his lips at my ear. "I love you," he whispered. "Me, too." "I know," he laughed quietly. I turned my head slightly... searching