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What is the definition or description of: alcohol intoxication?
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See below : Any reduction of brain function secondary to the presence of alcohol is intoxication. Legally intoxication is at a blood alcohol level of 0.080%.
Answered 12/3/2012
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Alcohol intoxication: Inebriation is physiological state induced by consumption of alcohol which builds up in blood stream leading to impaired balance, slurred speech, euphoria, flushed face, dehydration, vomiting , muscle incoordination, red eyes & erratic behaviors.
Answered 12/9/2013
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