Society and culture Alcohol intoxication

a 1936 anti-drinking poster.

alcohol intoxication risk factor in cases of catastrophic injury, in particular unsupervised recreational activity. study in province of ontario based on epidemiological data 1986, 1989, 1992, , 1995 states 79.2% of 2,154 catastrophic injuries recorded study preventable, of 346 involved alcohol consumption. activities commonly associated alcohol-related catastrophic injury snowmobiling (124), fishing (41), diving (40), boating (31) , canoeing (7), swimming (31), riding all-terrain vehicle (24), , cycling (23). these events associated unsupervised young males, inexperienced in activity, , many result in drowning. alcohol use associated unsafe sex.

legal issues

a drunk-driving simulator in montreal.

laws on drunkenness vary. in united states, criminal offense person drunk while driving motorized vehicle, except in wisconsin, fine first offense. criminal offense fly aircraft or (in american states) assemble or operate amusement park ride while drunk. similar laws exist in united kingdom , other countries.

in countries, offense serve alcohol already-intoxicated person, and, often, alcohol can sold persons qualified serve responsibly through alcohol server training.

the blood alcohol content (bac) legal operation of vehicle typically measured percentage of unit volume of blood. percentage ranges 0.00% in romania , united arab emirates; 0.05% in australia, south africa, germany, scotland , new zealand (but 0.00% under 20 year olds); 0.08% in england , wales, united states , canada.

the united states federal aviation administration prohibits crew members performing duties bac greater 0.04% within 8 hours of consuming alcoholic beverage, or while under influence of alcohol.

in united states, united kingdom, , australia, public intoxication crime (also known being drunk , disorderly or being drunk , incapable ).

in countries, there special facilities, known drunk tanks , temporary detention of persons found drunk.

religious views

some religious groups permit consumption of alcohol. permit consumption prohibit intoxication, while others prohibit alcohol consumption altogether. many christian denominations such catholic, orthodox, , lutheran use wine part of eucharist , permit drinking of alcohol consider sinful become intoxicated.

in bible, book of proverbs contains several chapters dealing bad effects of drunkenness , warning stay away intoxicating beverages. book of leviticus tells of nadav , avihu, aaron priest s eldest sons, killed serving in temple after drinking wine, presumably while intoxicated. book continues discuss monasticism drinking wine prohibited. story of samson in book of judges tells of monk tribe of dan prohibited cutting hair , drinking wine. romans 13:13–14, 1 corinthians 6:9–11, galatians 5:19–21, , ephesians 5:18 among number of other bible passages speak against drunkenness. while proverbs 31:4, warns against kings , rulers drinking wine , strong drink, proverbs 31:6–7 promotes giving strong drink perishing , wine lives bitter, forget poverty , troubles.

some protestant christian denominations prohibit drinking of alcohol based upon biblical passages condemn drunkenness, others allow moderate use of alcohol. in christian groups, small amount of wine part of rite of communion.

in church of jesus christ of latter-day saints, alcohol consumption forbidden, , teetotalism has become distinguishing feature of members. jehovah s witnesses allow moderate alcohol consumption among members.

in qur an, there prohibition on consumption of grape-based alcoholic beverages, , intoxication considered abomination in hadith. islamic schools of law (madh hab) have interpreted strict prohibition of consumption of types of alcohol , declared haraam ( forbidden ), although other uses may permitted.

in buddhism, in general, consumption of intoxicants discouraged both monastics , lay followers. many followers of buddhism observe code of conduct known 5 precepts, of fifth precept undertaking refrain consumption of intoxicating substances (except medical reasons). in bodhisattva vows of brahma net sutra, observed monastic communities , lay followers, distribution of intoxicants likewise discouraged consumption.

in branch of hinduism known gaudiya vaishnavism, 1 of 4 regulative principles forbids taking of intoxicants, including alcohol.

in judaism, in accordance biblical stance against drinking, wine drinking not permitted priests , monks biblical command sanctify sabbath day , other holidays has been interpreted having 3 ceremonial meals include drinking of wine, kiddush. jewish marriage ceremony ends bride , groom drinking shared cup of wine after reciting 7 blessings, , according western ashkenazi traditions, after fast day. has been customary , in many cases mandated drink moderately stay sober, , after prayers over.

during seder night on passover (pesach) there obligation drink 4 ceremonial cups of wine, while reciting haggadah. has been assumed source wine drinking ritual @ communion in christian groups. during purim there obligation become intoxicated, although, many other decrees, in many communities has been avoided, allowing sleep during day replace it.

in 1920s due new beverages law, rabbi reform judaism movement proposed using grape-juice ritual instead of wine. although refuted @ first, practice became accepted orthodox jews well.

at cave of patriarchs in hebron—the ibrahimi mosque called muslims, jewish wine drinking rituals during weddings, sabbath day , holidays, cause tension muslims unwillingly share site under israeli authority.