16 Questions
What is berusning?
A physiological state that affects the psyche and behavior
What can cause berusning?
Drugs such as ethanol and cannabis
How can the degree of berusning be measured?
Objectively through various tests
What are the different levels of berusning caused by alcohol?
Redlös, full, berusad, salongsberusad, påverkad, nykter
What is often referred to as 'alkoholpåverkan'?
A mild form of berusning caused by alcohol
What is an example of being 'berusad' without being intoxicated?
Feeling ecstatic after getting married
What is the main rule in the Swedish Penal Code regarding drunkenness?
The perpetrator is always responsible for their actions.
According to Swedish law, what is the limiting factor in determining berusning?
The behavior of the person
What is considered a serious psychological disorder in the Swedish Penal Code?
Severe psychological disorder
In what context is the measurable degree of berusning important?
In traffic and transportation
What is the general rule regarding the consumption of alcohol in public places in Sweden?
It depends on the local regulations.
What is the minimum punishment for drunk driving in Sweden?
A fine
What is the punishment for aggravated drunk driving in Sweden?
Up to 2 years in prison
What is the law regarding alcohol consumption in aviation in Sweden?
No alcohol is allowed.
What is the law regarding alcohol consumption in tunnelbanes in Sweden?
Alcohol is prohibited.
What is the general rule regarding the consumption of alcohol in traffic in Sweden?
It is prohibited everywhere.
Study Notes
Intoxication
- Intoxication is a physiological state that affects the psyche and behavior, including judgment.
- It can be caused by drugs, such as ethanol and cannabis, and can evoke both negative and positive emotions.
Grading Intoxication
- The degree of intoxication can be measured objectively through various tests or subjectively by the intoxicated person or their surroundings.
- Common gradations of intoxication, from most severe to least severe, are: helpless, drunk, intoxicated, salon-intoxicated, influenced, and sober.
Recovery and Consequences
- Recovery from intoxication is often accompanied by nausea.
- Mild forms of intoxication from alcohol are sometimes referred to as alcohol influence, but this term can also be used euphemistically for more severe intoxication.
Intoxication and the Law
- Swedish law does not restrict the degree of intoxication itself, but rather the behavior that results from it.
- In traffic contexts, however, the measurable degree of intoxication is crucial.
- People can be denied access to public transportation or punished for drunk driving, regardless of their behavior.
Other Contexts
- In the workplace, employers may have restrictions on alcohol consumption, and local ordinances may prohibit alcohol consumption in certain public areas.
- In aviation, intoxication is not tolerated, and pilots can be punished for being under the influence while flying.
Pathological Intoxication
- Pathological intoxication, or an extreme reaction to a moderate amount of alcohol, can be considered equivalent to a serious mental disorder.
- It is not explicitly mentioned in the Swedish penal code, but can be considered equivalent to a serious mental disorder.
This quiz explores the effects of intoxication on the psyche and behavior, including the role of drugs and substances like ethanol and cannabis. It also covers the objective and subjective measurement of intoxication levels.
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