Intoxication distorts your character's view of the world to a fish-eye perspective (this happens gradually over time when you're drunk).

Tips

If you don't have healing, buy stacks of food from the vendors, then use them after a battle. This will reduce "downtime," which will allow you to fight more often.

If you are a spellcaster, stock up on drinks to regenerate your mana.

Common Questions

Where do I find food/drink?
Monsters drop food and drink. You can also buy them from vendors. The cooking profession can be used to create food.
The fishing profession can also be used to get some food. Fish can be eaten raw but it gives more benefits if it is cooked.

Does food or drink "go bad" or spoil?
No, it lasts forever or until it is used. Summoned food/water, however, will disappear after a being logged out of the game for a period of time.