Other Definitions
intoxication (dict)
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Intoxication drunkenness Intoxication is an altered mental and physical state caused by ingesting alcoholic beverages or other psychoactive drugs. Sometimes, people in such altered states act irresponsibly because of reduced inhibitions. The term intoxication is typically used in legal proceedings when some crime has been commited during a state of intoxication. See also drunkenness, addiction. Euphemisms There are a number of slang terms used to describe the state of intoxication. Among others, these include,
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