Riding with a driver

Intoxicate- 1. To stupefy or excite by the action of a chemical substance such as alcohol.

This word is thrown around, but what does it mean exactly. Definition-style. As a self-proclaimed word-smith, I enjoy breaking down words into their meanings. When words get used over and over again, I think sometimes we get numbed to them.

So basically, when you get in the car with an intoxicated driver, you are in 4000 pound vehicle, moving at a speed between 25 and 65 mph, this person is literally 'stupefied'.

Something to think about? Methinks yes ...