intoxication

noun

in·tox·i·ca·tion | \ in-ˌtäk-sə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of intoxication

1 : an abnormal state that is essentially a poisoning carbon monoxide intoxication

2a : the condition of having physical or mental control markedly diminished by the effects of alcohol or drugs drank to the point of intoxication cocaine intoxication

b : a strong excitement or elation The mere knowledge that they are on an island, a little world entirely surrounded by the sea, fills them with an indescribable intoxication …— Christine Osborne

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there's a firm distinction between the moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages and overindulgence to the point of intoxication the intoxication felt by two people who have just fallen in love

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Mild intoxication is on one end, and alcohol poisoning is on the opposite end. — Maggie O'neill, Health.com, "The Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning You Need to Know," 9 Aug. 2019 After Troubling Photo Goes Viral Criminal public intoxication is classified as a Class B misdemeanor, which carries a sentence of up to 180 days, the prosecutor’s office explained. — Helen Murphy, PEOPLE.com, "United Flight Attendant Fired After Being Charged with Criminal Public Intoxication on Plane," 9 Aug. 2019 Police in Scotland say the 61-year-old and 45-year-old pilots were held as part of a transportation safety law that covers on-the-job intoxication or impairment of aviation employees. — Ricky Pinela, orlandosentinel.com, "United Airlines pilots arrested for being too drunk to fly: report," 5 Aug. 2019 The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Washington said Friday that her death was an accident and was caused by intoxication from diphenhydramine, ethanol, phentermine, temazepam and zolpidem. — Tom Steele, Dallas News, "Missy Shorey, first woman elected to lead Dallas County GOP, died from accidental mix of alcohol, sleeping aids," 2 Aug. 2019 Meanwhile, 66 people were arrested for attempting to enter the festival without a ticket, nine were arrested for public intoxication and five were arrested for being a public nuisance. — Katie Bain, Billboard, "Belgian Officials Release Arrest Report For Tomorrowland 2019," 1 Aug. 2019 Police charged a Rio Hondo man, 30, with assault and public intoxication after a disturbance July 28 in the parking lot of Friends Pub, 2407 W. Parkwood Ave. — Jennifer James, Houston Chronicle, "Forgotten iPhone leads to arrest of woman with counterfeit money, Friendswood police say," 1 Aug. 2019 In 2016, Buchanan was reprimanded for filing a false report in relation to a public intoxication arrest in April of that year. — Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, "Birmingham police officer staged shooting, faked distress call, officials say," 1 Aug. 2019 The night of the assault, the woman checked herself into St. Anthony North Health for treatment for severe alcohol intoxication and alcoholism. — Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, "FBI investigating former Westminster police officer convicted of sexually assaulting woman," 15 July 2019

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intoxication

noun

in·tox·i·ca·tion | \ in-ˌtäk-sə-ˈkā-shən

Kids Definition of intoxication

1 : the condition of being drunk

2 : an unhealthy state that is or is like a poisoning carbon monoxide intoxication

intoxication

noun

in·tox·i·ca·tion | \ in-ˌtäk-sə-ˈkā-shən

Medical Definition of intoxication

1 : an abnormal state that is essentially a poisoning hypokalemia potentiates digoxin intoxication— W. H. Abelmann et al no evidence of cocaine intoxication— Margaret M. McCarron et al acute carbon monoxide intoxication

2 : the condition of being drunk : inebriation