Which of the following is NOT a symptom of alcohol intoxication?

• A. Odor
• B. Stupor/uncoordinated speech
• C. Runny nose
• D. Hallucinations/delirium tremens

Answer: (C)

Alcohol intoxication is judged by functional impairment and observable effects on the nervous system, not by incidental body conditions. Typical signs of intoxication include impaired coordination and slurred speech, and in more extreme cases you can see stupor or marked cognitive disturbance. The presence of a strong odor on the breath is a clue or sign that alcohol has been consumed, rather than a symptom the person reports. Delirium tremens and similar Hallucinations or delirium are not signs of simple intoxication at all; they reflect withdrawal or very severe states.

Runny nose, by contrast, isn’t something caused by intoxication and isn’t a symptom someone would report as a result of drinking. It’s unrelated to the intoxication process, so it stands out as not being a symptom in this context.