What effects does alcohol have on safety?

Answer 1

Alcohol first reduces inhibitions, then the ability to form well-considered decisions, and finally the ability to concentrate. These all add up to increased reaction times in the event of a critical situation, and the reduced inhibitions and judgment also make it far more likely that such an event will occur. As intoxication increases, physical coordination and balance are also affected. At that point, the drinker is just an accident waiting to happen if he or she moves around much.