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Intoxication refers to the state of being drunk or otherwise impaired due to the consumption of drugs. In America, DWI refers to "driving while intoxicated".

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What is it called when you drink too much and you can die from it?

Water Intoxication. alcohol overdose or alcohol intoxication


When does intoxication begin?

intoxication begins at the first sip of alcohol


Can you get drunk from inhaling alcohol fumes?

Inhaling alcohol fumes can lead to intoxication and potentially cause harm, but it is unlikely to result in the same level of intoxication as drinking alcohol.


What is alcohol intoxication?

Alcohol intoxication is a state when there is enough ethanol in your body to have an effect - usually the symptoms of euphoria, a certain degree of lethargy, impaired vision, balance, and judgement will be the prime signs of intoxication.


What is a word for pleasantly intoxication from alcohol?

buzzed


Are there other types of intoxication?

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What is the condition when there is to much alcohol in the blood?

It depends on what you mean by "too much." When alcohol begins to affect normal functioning, it is called intoxication. As intoxication progresses, the central nervous system becomes less and less able to do its job, finally leading to unconsciousness, possible coma and death, known as alcohol poisoning or acute alcohol intoxication.


What is an alcohol coma?

stupor accompanying severe alcoholic intoxication.


What produced the physical and mental changes by drinking alcohol?

Intoxication


Which factor does not influence intoxication?

Age does not influence intoxication; intoxication is primarily influenced by factors such as the amount of alcohol consumed, the rate of consumption, body weight, metabolism, and tolerance.


Why is blood alcohol concentration a more reliable indicator of intoxication than number of drinks?

Blood alcohol concentration is a more reliable indicator of intoxication because individuals have different tolerance levels.


What's in alcohol that causes intoxication?

Alcohol causes intoxication due to its active ingredient, ethanol, which affects the central nervous system by slowing down brain function and impairing coordination and judgment.