the main cause of intoxication is alcohol in the

The main cause of intoxication is the consumption of alcohol, specifically ethanol (ethyl alcohol), which is found in alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, and liquor. Ethanol acts as a central nervous system depressant and causes intoxication by affecting brain function, leading to symptoms like sedation, impaired coordination, slurred speech, and mood changes. Intoxication occurs when alcohol builds up in the bloodstream faster than the body can metabolize it, typically through rapid or excessive drinking, such as binge drinking. Other forms of alcohol like isopropyl alcohol or methanol can also cause toxic poisoning but ethanol from drinking is the primary cause of alcohol intoxication.