intoxication

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A letter to his mum Alaina from Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust said doctors had struggled to control his calcium levels and found he had vitamin D intoxication "far above expectation for standard supplementation".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

To someone unfamiliar with the condition, all could be mistaken for intoxication, defiance or guilt.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

During that time, they may face social strain, medical complications, and even legal problems linked to unexplained intoxication.

From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2026

Sensors in the steering wheel and cabin will analyze a driver’s eye and head movements, as well as driving patterns, for signs of intoxication, drowsiness or other impairments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

My heart has been fluttering around my chest for so long now that this variety of intoxication almost seems sustainable—but only almost.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green