Alcohol in wines, beers and spirits is a depressant of the central nervous system. Small amounts give a sense of well being, with a release of anxiety. It gives a misleading sense of confidence in spite of the fact that ones judgement is clouded.
Even a small amount of alcohol in the blood increases our reaction time. Alcohol causes Vasodilation in skin (i.e Constriction of veins beneath the skin) giving a sensation of warmth in fact leading to greater loss of body heat.
If alcohol intake exceeds the rate of oxidation, the level of alcohol in the blood builds up toxic proportions i.e leads to Intoxication.
Alcohol is conventionally classified as a depressant, not as a hallucinogen.
Alcohol is classified as a depressant.
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An organic compound, namely an alcohol.
Alcohol is classified as a depressant.
Who said alcohol doesn't have any calories? 1 gram of alcohol has 7 calories.
Alcohol is a Central Nervous System (CNS) depressant. It is also a neurotoxin.
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Yes, it is. Any organic compound that has a hydroxyl group(-OH) can be classified as an alcohol, regardless of the other function groups attached to it.
Alcohol is classified as a CNS depressant. Not that it makes you feel depressed or sad but that it lowers the activity of the CNS so our thoughts and reactions are not as quick as they would be when not under the influence of alcohol.
Caffeine, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine are stimulant