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Self-propelled gun, a gun mounted on a self-propelled chassis, usually referring to Self-propelled artillery or Self-propelled anti-tank gun; Submersible pressure gauge in scuba diving; Sync pulse generator, a type of video signal generator
Slang terms include: getting high (generic), being stoned, cooked, or blazed (usually in reference to cannabis), [4] and many more specific slang terms for particular intoxicants. Alcohol intoxication is graded in intensity from buzzed , to tipsy then drunk all the way up to hammered , plastered , smashed , wasted , destroyed , shitfaced and a ...
"Substance use pertains to using select substances such as alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, etc. that can cause dependence or harmful side effects."On the other hand, substance abuse is the use of drugs such as prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, or alcohol for purposes other than what they are intended for or using them in excessive ...
A drunk tank is a jail cell or separate facility accommodating people who are intoxicated, especially with alcohol. [1] Some such facilities are mobile, and may be spoken of as "booze buses".
A sobering center is a facility or setting providing short-term (4-12 hour) recovery and recuperation from the effects of acute alcohol or drug intoxication. Sobering centers are fully staffed facilities providing oversight and ongoing monitoring throughout the sobering process.
This is a list of acronyms, expressions, euphemisms, jargon, military slang, and sayings in common or formerly common use in the United States Marine Corps.Many of the words or phrases have varying levels of acceptance among different units or communities, and some also have varying levels of appropriateness (usually dependent on how senior the user is in rank [clarification needed]).
Disulfiram inhibits the enzyme acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, which in turn results in buildup of acetaldehyde, a toxic metabolite of ethanol with unpleasant effects. The medication or drug is commonly used to treat alcohol use disorder, and results in immediate hangover-like symptoms upon consumption of alcohol, this effect is widely known as ...
Alcohol can exacerbate the symptoms and may directly contribute to increased severity of symptoms. The reasons for toxicity vary depending on the mixture of drugs. Usually, most victims die after using two or more drugs in combination that suppress breathing, and the low blood oxygen level causes brain death. [6]