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]] Drunkenness, is the state of being intoxicated by consumption of Alcohol to a degree that mental and physical facilities are noticeably impaired. Common symptoms may include slurred speech, impaired balance, poor coordination, flushed face, reddened eyes, reduced inhibition and uncharacteristic behavior. Drunkenness can result in temporary experience of a wide range of emotion, ranging from anger, sadness, and depression to euphoria, lightheartedness and joviality. When the state is achieved in a social atmosphere, friendship and camaraderie are often side-effects. When achieved on one's own, it can potentially result in an increased feeling of separation and isolation. Consuming excessive amounts of alcohol may lead to a Hangover the next day. LAW Laws on drunkenness vary between countries. In the United States , for example, it is commonly a minor offense for an individual to be so intoxicated in a public place that he or she is unable to care for his or her own safety or the safety of others. This degree of intoxication is considerably higher than the standard for Driving Under The Influence of alcohol or drugs (" Drunk Driving "), which commonly requires intoxication to the degree that mental and physical faculties are impaired. In the United States , United Kingdom , Mexico , New Zealand , Republic Of Ireland and Canada , this is legally defined as a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.08% or greater for operating a Motor Vehicle . Additionally, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration prohibits pilots from operating aircraft with any BAC greater than 0.04%. A legally drunk person on public property may also be taken into custody for Public Intoxication in many jurisdictions, even when not operating a Vehicle . In the United Kingdom and United States , police have powers to arrest those deemed too intoxicated in a public place for being " Drunk And Disorderly " or even "drunk and incapable". Recently, however, the police have been taking a more relaxed approach to this law and generally the public can get away with being extremely intoxicated, unless they are urinating in public, Vomiting or physically endangering someone else or verbally insulting to other members of the public. There are often many legal restrictions relating to sale and supply of alcohol, and particularly relating to those persons under 18 years of age (19 or 21 in some Jurisdiction s) or to somebody who is already intoxicated. However in some countries such as Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark, customers can buy alcoholic drinks such as beer or wine from the age of 16 years, although not spirits. RELIGIOUS VIEWS ]] Many religious groups permit the consumption of alcohol but prohibit intoxication. Some prohibit alcohol consumption altogether, such as Islam, where it is considered as an abomination in the Qur'an and Hadith . The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints (also known as the LDS , or Mormon Church) prohibits the consumption of alcoholic drinks by its members in accordance with Section 89 of the Doctrine And Covenants ; this Section is known popularly as the Word Of Wisdom . The during the Mass is central to the Roman Catholic liturgy. Many ). QUOTATIONS
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