SFSTs

Distinguishing Alcohol from Sleep Deprivation Ethanol acts as a central nervous system depressant, producing impairments nearly identical to sleep deprivation, such as slurred speech and poor motor control. Consequently, in DWI cases, scientifically distinguishing between these two states is critical yet challenging for the defense. The Scientific Difference Between Fatigue and Sleepiness While often used interchangeably, these terms represent distinct physiological states. On one hand, fatigue is a complex decrease…