In ethanol impairment, what is the second stage?

• A. Subclinical
• B. Euphoria
• C. Excitement
• D. Confusion

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is how ethanol intoxication progresses with increasing levels of alcohol in the body. At the earliest stage, effects are subtle or even not outwardly noticeable (subclinical). As alcohol concentration rises, the next stage appears: euphoria. In this phase, mood often lifts, sociability increases, and inhibition decreases, so a person may feel more talkative and confident. You may also see some impaired judgment and slower reaction times, but more severe signs come with later stages. After euphoria, the progression moves to excitement, then confusion, and so on, as intoxication deepens.