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==Origin==
late Middle English < ML intoxicātiōn- (s. of intoxicātiō ) a [[poison]]ing.
*[http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Century 14th Century]
==Definitions==
1. inebriation; drunkenness.
2. an [[act]] or instance of intoxicating.
3. overpowering exhilaration or excitement of the [[mind]] or [[emotions]].
4. Pathology . [[poison]]ing.
==Description==
Alcohol '''intoxication''' (also known as drunkenness or being drunk or inebriated) is a physiological state occurring when an organism has a high level of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethanol ethanol] in its bloodstream, or when ethanol otherwise causes the physiological [[effect]] known as drunkenness. In humans, common [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symptom symptoms] may include slurred [[speech]], euphoria, impaired [[balance]], poor coordination, flushed face, reddened eyes, reduced inhibition, and erratic [[behavior]]. In severe cases, drunkenness can cause loss of muscle coordination (ataxia), coma, and even [[death]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_intoxication]
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==Origin==
late Middle English < ML intoxicātiōn- (s. of intoxicātiō ) a [[poison]]ing.
*[http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Century 14th Century]
==Definitions==
1. inebriation; drunkenness.
2. an [[act]] or instance of intoxicating.
3. overpowering exhilaration or excitement of the [[mind]] or [[emotions]].
4. Pathology . [[poison]]ing.
==Description==
Alcohol '''intoxication''' (also known as drunkenness or being drunk or inebriated) is a physiological state occurring when an organism has a high level of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethanol ethanol] in its bloodstream, or when ethanol otherwise causes the physiological [[effect]] known as drunkenness. In humans, common [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symptom symptoms] may include slurred [[speech]], euphoria, impaired [[balance]], poor coordination, flushed face, reddened eyes, reduced inhibition, and erratic [[behavior]]. In severe cases, drunkenness can cause loss of muscle coordination (ataxia), coma, and even [[death]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_intoxication]
[[Category: Health]]
[[Category: General Reference]]
