What happens when we drink? And what defines drunkenness?

Legally, the alcohol level becomes the definition ...yet, it varies from state to state.

The outward characteristics and how it affects each person also varies from individual to individual.   But typically if we question whether someone is drunk or not, has to do with behavior or the lack of ability to act in a way that is perceived as normal (whatever that is). 

The reason that laws do exist, is the result of facts that we all know exist.

Drinking too much can cause us to lose control in various aspects, and it appears that since we lose control ...we must ask, what does control us?

We tend to like to share with others and influence them ...and we may come "under the influence". We may like it when something "goes viral" on the internet, sharing it around the world.

But what about something becoming a viral infection?

The horrific report I saw on the Flesh-eating virus affects more than making one's skin crawl ...yet it doesn't actually "eat", but causes destruction of skin and muscle by releasing toxins.

No less horrific ...it does appear to viciously consume you.   But more on that later.  

As I've said before, I've worked with many psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and counselors ...but there was one particular time that comes to mind where I was not at work. Though I was off-duty, my mind was not.

I overheard a conversation about a physical ailment, that was aggravated by stress.  I know this to be commonly true ...but without the stress of my own work, I was one of the more relaxed ones in the room, and able to let many thoughts entertain themselves.

In this particular case, the person was told to stay away from anyone who caused them stress.

Now that would not be logical, practical, nor even workable for me.  I often am the cause of my own stress, and I can't realistically stay away from myself.