subintoxicating

comparative more subintoxicating · superlative most subintoxicating

1. Of a dose or level of alcohol or another substance, below the threshold that causes intoxication or impairment.

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   Manno et al. (128) compared the effect of smoked marihuana (5-10 mg THC) with a subintoxicating level of alcohol (50 mg % blood alcohol concentration which is about the level produced by three bottles of beer in a 150 lb man) on performance on a pursuit rotor task and on mental function tests while distracted by delayed auditory feedback.

   1971, By United States, Congress, Senate, Committee on Public Works, Marihuana and Health, A Report To The Congress From The Secretary, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, page 65