{"id":127172,"date":"2021-09-03T09:24:59","date_gmt":"2021-09-03T09:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=127172"},"modified":"2023-06-30T07:23:34","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T07:23:34","slug":"alcohol-intoxication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/alcohol-intoxication\/","title":{"rendered":"Alcohol intoxication"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The impaired mental or physical functioning that comes from the consumption of alcohol; also known as inebriation or drunkenness. Alcohol (known medically as ethanol, or EtOH) is a central nervous system depressant drug, one that slows the activity of the central nervous system, particularly the brain. Alcohol requires no digestion and is absorbed directly into the bloodstream.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The term &#8220;binge drinking&#8221; refers to the condition that arises from consuming an excessive quantity of alcohol, typically within a relatively short timeframe.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The impact of consuming a large amount of alcohol varies depending on several factors, such as mental and physical condition, body size, social context, and acquired tolerance. However, the crucial factor is the blood alcohol level. Mild intoxication often induces relaxation and enhances social confidence.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>Nevertheless, alcohol can result in acute poisoning when consumed in excessive quantities. It suppresses the function of the central nervous system, encompassing the brain and spinal cord, resulting in the loss of regular mental and physical coordination. In extreme situations, the consumption of a significant amount of alcohol within a short timeframe can lead to loss of consciousness and potentially even fatality.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Typically, the body naturally recovers from alcohol intoxication as the liver gradually metabolizes the alcohol. However, if the intoxication has progressed to a coma, medical attention is necessary.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>To understand the effects of long-term heavy drinking, refer to the descriptions of alcohol dependence and alcohol-related disorders.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The impaired mental or physical functioning that comes from the consumption of alcohol; also known as inebriation or drunkenness. Alcohol (known medically as ethanol, or EtOH) is a central nervous system depressant drug, one that slows the activity of the central nervous system, particularly the brain. Alcohol requires no digestion and is absorbed directly into [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-127172","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-a"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Alcohol intoxication - Definition of Alcohol intoxication<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The impaired mental or physical functioning that comes from the consumption of alcohol; also known as inebriation or drunkenness. 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