In Lithuania, promilles are used to determine blood alcohol concentration. For example, 2.5 promilles (‰) means that in 1 liter (1000 ml) of blood there is 0.25 ml (0.25%) of pure alcohol.

Source: Cambridge Dictionary Online. "promille".

Breathalyzers typically used by police record a margin of error of 5% or less. For instance, if the breathalyzer showed 0.43 promilles (‰), applying the margin of error the promille count could decrease or increase by 0.0215 promilles (‰), which is 4.515‰ or 4.085‰, and that would not help avoid liability, since Lithuania has a limit of 0.4‰.

Source: lkpt.policija.lrv.lt

Each person's intoxication after drinking the same amount of the same beverage can be different and sobering up also varies. This depends on a person's body mass, gender, food consumption and overall health condition. However, calculating the average over 3 hours, with an average metabolic rate, the alcohol contained in 500 ml (5%) of beer or 50 ml of vodka or 200 ml of wine (about 12%) can typically be processed.

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To choose a reliable and popular breathalyzer, one should look at the options used by the Lithuanian police. The most popular breathalyzers are manufactured by the German company "Dräger". Their price starts from ~220 euros, but can reach almost 1 thousand.

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Calculating based on the fact that 0.12 - 0.20 promilles are eliminated from the blood per hour, 1 promille of alcohol should be eliminated from the blood in 5 - 8 hours depending on the person.

There can be only one answer - by drinking plenty of water. This way its concentration in the body is diluted. Although water consumption does not increase the rate of alcohol breakdown, its concentration in the blood becomes lower. In this case, the person will feel more sober and the promille count in the body will be lower.

According to the World Health Organization, a standard alcohol unit (SAU) contains 8 g or 10 ml (1 cl) of pure alcohol and can be calculated using the formula alcohol volume (ml) x strength in percent (%, e.g.: 0.05) x alcohol density (≈0.8 g/l) / 10 g. According to this, 500 ml of 5 percent strength beer contains 2 SAU, 750 ml of 12 percent strength wine 7 SAU, 500 ml of 40 percent strength drink 16 SAU.

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Alcohol in the body can be detected for up to 90 days, depending on the test performed:

• In exhaled air - up to 24 hours;
• In urine - 10-12 hours;
• In blood - up to 12 hours;
• In saliva - 1-5 days;
• In hair - up to 90 days.

Šaltinis: American Society of Addiction Medicine. (2013). Drug Testing: A White Paper of the American Society of Addiction Medicine.

In Lithuania, alcohol is sold from the age of 20. Permitted sale hours are from 10 AM to 8 PM (including holidays), and on Sundays alcohol can be sold until 3 PM.

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Alcohol is broken down in the liver with the help of enzymes. Excessive alcohol consumption can cause fatty liver disease, hepatitis and even cirrhosis. These conditions can be irreversible, so it is important to regulate consumption.

Šaltinis: Northwestern Medicine.

Long-term alcohol consumption can cause numerous health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, neurological disorders and psychological problems such as depression. Additionally, the risk of certain forms of cancer increases, such as esophageal or liver cancer.

Šaltinis: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The effect of alcohol depends on many factors, such as body weight, gender, age, genetic differences and the amount of food consumed. For example, women typically experience stronger effects due to lower body water content.

Although alcohol can temporarily create a feeling of relaxation, it can actually intensify stress and anxiety in the long term. Moreover, regular consumption as a "stress reduction" method can lead to dependence.

Šaltinis: Healthline.

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) has a significant impact on human behavior and cognitive functions. Different BAC levels cause various effects:

Low BAC levels (0.02% - 0.05%)

• Mild relaxation and improved mood are felt
• Slightly impaired decision-making may occur
• Behavior may become more expressive - louder speech, larger gestures

Medium BAC levels (0.05% - 0.08%)

• Attention and perception are impaired
• Movement coordination and reaction time worsen
• Inhibition decreases, emotions intensify

High BAC levels (0.08% and more)

• Motor and cognitive functions are significantly impaired
• Slurred speech and balance disorders appear
• Impulsiveness and risk of aggression increase
• Nausea and vomiting may occur

Very high BAC levels (0.20% and more)

• Loss of consciousness and memory disorders may occur
• Serious health danger arises, including respiratory disorders
• With BAC above 0.40%, a fatal threat arises

It is important to note that the effect of alcohol can vary depending on individual factors such as weight, gender and overall health condition .

Šaltiniai>: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).