Police bring a patient to the emergency department after an automobile accident. The patient demonstrates ataxia and slurred speech. The blood alcohol level is 0.50 mg%. Considering the relationship between the behaviour and blood alcohol level, which conclusion is most probable?

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The blood alcohol level of 0.50 mg% is relatively low, yet the patient is showing significant signs of intoxication such as ataxia and slurred speech. This suggests that the patient has a high tolerance to alcohol, as someone with low tolerance would typically show these symptoms at a higher blood alcohol level.

Police Bring a Patient to the Emergency Department After an Automobile