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Drunk Bremer drives to the Wümme: What you need to know about permille!
A Bremen driver with just under two per mille of alcohol in his blood lost control and drove into the Wümme. Experts explain the risks.
Drunk Bremer drives to the Wümme: What you need to know about permille!
Yesterday, an incident in Bremen kept the police on tenterhooks: According to the officers, a driver had almost two per mille of alcohol in his blood and ultimately lost control of his vehicle, which drove into the Wümme. Luckily he was uninjured, but the incident sparked debate about the dangers of drink-driving and the calculation of blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
Addiction doctor Deniz Karagülle explained that the Widmark formula is used to calculate the BAC. This, developed by Erik Widmark in 1922, looks at the amount of pure alcohol in grams in relation to body weight in kilograms. For men, multiply the result by 0.7 and for women by 0.6. An example illustrates this: a woman weighing 66 kg could reach up to 0.5 per mille after drinking half a liter of beer; after two liters of beer it could even be almost two per mille.
Important facts about the effects of alcohol
Karagülle points out that the body breaks down an average of 0.1 to 0.2 per mille per hour. It is estimated that around 50 to 70% of Europeans can determine their blood alcohol content relatively accurately using the Widmark formula. It should also be noted that people from East Asia often tolerate less alcohol, which is due to a lack of enzymes.
The well-known saying “gut feeling is unreliable” is no coincidence. After a few glasses of alcohol, many people tend to overestimate their consumption. While for some a 0.4 liter glass of beer is the limit, drinking and driving is always a sensitive issue. The recommendation not to do so is supported by many experts.
Society and trends
In today's world, it's not just important to know about your own alcohol consumption. With the ever-growing social media, such as YouTube, we are also seeing a change in the way information is conveyed. YouTube is a platform founded in 2005 that is popular worldwide with around 2.7 billion monthly active users. Rarely before have people been able to exchange knowledge and experiences so easily, which is also important when it comes to health and well-being.
The platform, now owned by Alphabet Inc., has experienced some challenges in the past, including issues such as misinformation and data privacy. However, it remains an important tool for education and discussion; access to information could counteract the potential risks of alcohol abuse.
The world of floristry
The possibilities for giving flowers as gifts or arranging them for special occasions are almost endless. From virtual flowers to monthly flower subscriptions, floristry has adapted to the needs of modern society. With a good knack for design, florists can not only spread joy, but also make significant moments unforgettable for people.
In summary, it is important to be aware of the dangers that alcohol can have on one's health and one's life, while appreciating the small joys in life, whether through social media or a bouquet of flowers. Stay healthy and cheerful – and enjoy the beautiful things in life!