Responsible Serving of Alcohol 2023

Alcoholic Beverages - correct answers A term which includes beer, wine, and liquor. BAC - correct answers Abbreviation for blood alcohol content, which is a measurement of the concentration of alcohol in the blood. Beer - correct answers A fermented malt beverage containing .5% or more of alcohol by volume. DMV - correct answers Department of Motor Vehicles which, in most states, issues both driver's licenses and state ID cards. Intoxicating Liquor (or Liquor) - correct answers All alcoholic beverages (other than beer) containing .5% or more alcohol by volume, and all wines. Legal drinking age - correct answers 21 years of age. Minor - correct answers When discussing alcohol, a person under the age of 21, which is the legal drinking age, is considered to be a minor. A person who is not of legal drinking age (under 21 years of age) is also referred to as an underage person. Tolerance - correct answers In relation to alcohol, tolerance describes a condition resulting from regular, habitual drinking where a person's body becomes accustomed to alcohol and processes it more effectively, meaning that over time, more and more alcohol is required to produce the same effect. Intoxicating agent - correct answers More technical term for drug Alcohol is what type of drug? - correct answers Depressant What does alcohol affect? - correct answers central nervous system BAC expressed as a percentage: - correct answers A widely accepted estimate of BAC is two standard drinks consumed in one hour result in a BAC of approximately 0.04%. Further consumption of one drink per hour will sustain that level. Legal BAC limit to operate a motor vehicle: - correct answers An individual is considered to be driving while intoxicated if the BAC meets or exceeds .08%. There are numerous factors that affect intoxication including: - correct answers Rate. The rate at which alcohol is consumed determines how quickly the alcohol enters the bloodstream. A well-functioning liver is capable of processing about ½ ounce of alcohol per hour. Consuming more than this will increase alcohol levels in the bloodstream. Weight and Body Fat. In general, someone that is heavier requires greater amounts of alcohol to reach a higher BAC. But body fat actually contributes to higher BAC than does muscle, so this generalization is not always accurate. Body Water. The amount of water in an individual's body also affects the level of intoxication that may occur. The water in the average male's body is estimated at 58%, while a woman is estimated to have about 49% water. In general, the more water in the body, the more alcohol it takes to reach a higher BAC. Overall Health. A healthy body is capable of processing alcohol more efficiently than one that is weakened from illness, injury or other stressors. Mental State & Environment. Alcohol tends to exaggerate emotion, so an individual's state of mind can affect intoxication. The level of comfort the person feels in their surroundings may also affect the rate of drinking and overall intoxication. A party at the local bar versus a cocktail party at an upscale lounge may produce different BACs due to anticipation or anxiety. Drug Use. The use of any medication, such as prescription, over the counter, illicit or unrecognized drugs when mixed with alcohol may produce unwanted physical reactions. Be aware and cautious of the additive and synergistic effects of combining drugs with alcohol. Age. As people age, so do their organs. Liver function may be less efficient in older people, so their ability to process alcohol will be diminished. Tolerance. Regular drinking can lead to a condition known as tolerance. This means the individual's body is accustomed to alcohol and processes it rather effectively. Over time, more alcohol is required to produce the same effect. Drinkers who have developed a tolerance will not show the same outward signs of intoxication as inexperienced drinkers, but they will still have a high BAC. Obvious intoxication - correct answers In virtually every state in the US, including California, the sale of alcohol to a person who is obviously intoxicated is illegal. Do your best to remove alcohol from their possession. Good Faith Effort - correct answers In California, those who cannot care for themselves may be arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, so a responsible server should take steps to remove such a customer from the establishment and promote safe transportation if possible. ABC - correct answers In California, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is the governmental entity that regulates the manufacture, importation, and sale of alcoholic beverages, as well as issuing the approval, denial, revocation, or suspension of alcoholic beverage licenses. The department was created by constitutional amendment in 1955 and is an independent part of the executive branch of the State government. The ABC also oversees Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training providers and content. Legal restrictions - correct answers Legal Age to Consume . . . . . . . 21 Legal Age to Sell . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 (or under) with restrictions* Legal Age to Serve . . . . . . . . . . 18 with restrictions** *A person 18 or older may sell alcoholic beverages at an off-sale establishment (for consumption off premises) unsupervised. Persons age 17 and imageyounger may sell alcohol if under the continuous supervision of a person 21 or older. **Any person between 18 and 21 is allowed to serve any alcoholic beverage in an area primarily designed and used for the sale and service of food for consumption on the premises (on-sale). Bartenders and cocktail waitresses must be 21.