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Yes. It is initially disinhibiting and relaxing to many, but when used heavily on a regular basis it contributes to depressed mood and eventually to substance induced depressive disorder.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes, because it slows bodily functions. However, it is a mood stimulant in that it elevates mood and makes people feel better and happier.
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Is Ethanol stimulant?
no ethanol is a depressant on the central nervous system,thats why drunk people sometimes have problems co-ordinating there bodies to walk,talk etc
Ethanol is a stimulant?
Ethanol is a CNS depressant. It is only thought to be stimulating when individuals experience its disinhibiting properties and confuse this with CNS stimulation (which does not occur with ethanol).
Is Ethanol is a depressant?
Yes. It is initially disinhibiting and relaxing to many, but when used heavily on a regular basis it contributes to depressed mood and eventually to substance induced depressive disorder.
Ethanol is a mood altering drug?
Ethanol is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant, meaning it depresses (decreases) the function of the brain and spinal cord. It is considered to be "mood-altering" in that the consequences of CNS depression include reduction of inhibitions and anxiety.
Why does ethanol burn differently than ethanol and water mixed?
the main reason why ethanol burns differently then ethanol and water mix is mainly because when you add the water to the ethanol you are making the ethanol less potent so it will burn weaker.
Is ethonal a depressent?
Ethanol, the type of alcohol in beverages, is a depressant.
A drug that causes relaxation and sleepiness?
Ethanol- Depressant (Alcohol)
Is ethanol a deppressant?
Ethanol, or ethyl alchohol is indeed a depressant. All intake of alcohol has a depressive effect on the brain.
Is alcohol a drug a stimulant a depressant a carcinogen?
Ethanol is an euphoric compound.
Is ethanol a stimulant or depressant?
Depressant. Ethanol depresses the central nervous system (CNS) via the reticular activating systems by interfering with ion transport at the cell membrane and interacting with gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA ) receptors.
What is the different between alcohol and a caffeine?
Alcohol, particularly ethanol, is a depressant. Caffeine is a stimulant and is an alkaloid.
Is Ethanol stimulant?
no ethanol is a depressant on the central nervous system,thats why drunk people sometimes have problems co-ordinating there bodies to walk,talk etc
Is Ethanol a mood a narcotic?
Ethanol (ethyl alcohol, or drinking alcohol) is a mood-altering central nervous system depressant. It is not a narcotic in either the chemical or legal sense.
Ethanol is a stimulant?
Ethanol is a CNS depressant. It is only thought to be stimulating when individuals experience its disinhibiting properties and confuse this with CNS stimulation (which does not occur with ethanol).
What type of drug is alcohol?
Alcoholic beverages contain the substance ethanol, which is a depressant drug.
What is another name for alcohol?
Liquorwine, beer, vodka,depressant, grog, drink, ethanol, holy water, fire water, booze, spirits...
Is Ethanol is a depressant?
Yes. It is initially disinhibiting and relaxing to many, but when used heavily on a regular basis it contributes to depressed mood and eventually to substance induced depressive disorder.
