| Here are some common signs of visible intoxication. These are not all of the possible signs. Appearance 1. Bloodshot, glassy, or watery eyes 2. Flushed face 3. Droopy eyelids 4. Blank stare or dazed look 5. Twitching or body tremors 6. Disheveled clothing Speech 7. Thick, slurred speech 8. Loud, noisy speech 9. Speaking loudly, then quietly 10. Rambling train of thought 11. Unusually fast or slow talking 12. Slow response to questions or comments 13. Repetitive statements 14. Bravado, boasting 15. Making irrational statements Attitude 16. Annoying other guests and employees 17. Argumentative 18. Aggressive or belligerent 19. Obnoxious or mean 20. Inappropriate sexual advances 21. Overly friendly to other guests or employees 22. Boisterous Behavior 23. Swaying, staggering, or stumbling 24. Unable to sit straight 25. Careless with money 26. Difficulty making change 27. Restless 28. Depressed or sullen 29. Crying or moody 30. Extreme or sudden change in behavior 31. Overly animated or entertaining 32. Crude, inappropriate speech or gestures 33. Drowsiness or falling asleep 34. Lack of focus and eye contact 35. Difficulty standing up 36. Unusual walk 37. Can’t find mouth with a glass 38. Falling down or falling off of the chair 39. Difficulty lighting cigarettes 40. Lighting more than one cigarette 41. Clumsy 42. Difficulty remembering 43. Spilling drinks 44. Disoriented 45. Agitated, anxious 46. Grinding teeth 47. Vomiting Other 48. Odor of alcohol, marijuana, or chemicals 49. Excessive perspiration 50. Repeated trips to the restroom or outside area www.oregon.gov |
| Here are some common signs of brain injury (These are not all of the possible signs) Cognitive problems Memory Learning Reasoning Speed of mental processing Judgment Attention or concentration Executive functioning problems Problem-solving Multitasking Organization Decision-making Beginning or completing tasks Social problems Difficulty with turn-taking or topic selection Problems with changes in tone, pitch, or emphasis to express emotions, attitudes or subtle differences in meaning Difficulty deciphering nonverbal signals Trouble reading cues from listeners Trouble starting or stopping conversations Inability to use the muscles needed to form words (dysarthria) Behavioral changes Difficulty with self-control Lack of awareness of abilities Risky behavior Inaccurate self-image Difficulty in social situations Verbal or physical outbursts Emotional changes Depression Anxiety Mood swings Irritability Lack of empathy for others Anger Insomnia Changes in self-esteem Sensory problems Persistent ringing in the ears Difficulty recognizing objects Impaired hand-eye coordination Blind spots or double vision A bitter taste, a bad smell, or difficulty smelling Skin tingling, pain, or itching Difficulty with balance or dizziness |