A diagnosis of “alcohol intoxication” is based on a person’s recent ingestion of alcohol with:
- Significant problematic behavioral of psychological changes, such as inappropriate sexual or aggressive behavior, strong mood changes or impaired judgment, that developed during or shortly after alcohol ingestion.
- One or more of the following signs or symptoms developed during, or shortly after, alcohol use:
- Slurred speech
- Incoordination
- Unsteady gait
- Rapid eye movements
- Impairment in attention or memory
- Stupor or coma
The signs or symptoms are not attributable to another medical condition or mental disorder, including intoxication with another substance.