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Becker's Scale

Becker's Scale is a method used to measure the level of alcohol intoxication based on observable signs, such as coordination, speech, and behavior. It assigns scores to different signs to estimate a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The scale helps law enforcement and medical professionals assess intoxication levels objectively, assisting in decisions like sobriety tests or legal cases. Essentially, it translates clinical observations into a standardized score to gauge how impaired someone might be due to alcohol consumption.