Is alcohol a narcotic drug

Answer 1

No. Neither is marijuana. A narcotic is a drug derived from opium or opiumlike compounds, with potent analgesic effects associated with significant alteration of mood and behavior, and with the potential for dependence and tolerance following repeated administration.

Answer 2

Yes. Regardless of other common usage, a narcotic is any drug that numbs, paralyses or causes loss of feeling.

Answer 3

No, it's dangerous to do that. You could depress your nervous system to the point that you stop breathing.

Answer 4

Alcohol is a depressant. The current Arabic name for alcohol (ethanol) is الغول al-ġawl meaning "spirit" or "demon" . It can cause death if taken in large amounts.