I'm not entirely sure on the answer so i though i would ask. I know that alcohol is generally a depressant of the CNS, however i have heard in the past that in small doses and initially, alcohol acts as a stimulant? Please correct me :)
2007-05-01 11:03:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
depressant
2007-05-02 03:48:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol is a depressant.
2007-05-01 12:45:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol is a depressant. That's why people have slower reaction times and such when they've had a bit much. It can also slow heartrate and respiratory rate. People have been known to die after a bender because they simply stop breathing.
2007-05-01 11:11:06 · answer #3 · answered by emt_me911 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol is classified as a depressant.
2007-05-01 12:22:26 · answer #4 · answered by serina 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a depressant. the reason you get all giggly at the start is that the parts of the brain that worries about things has been put to sleep also the alcohol buzz involves a feeling of expectancy and optimisim
2007-05-05 08:49:39 · answer #5 · answered by mixturenumber1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it causes euphoria for the first hour or so (per unit) but then causes mild depression for the following two days or so. Or more severe depression if you have too much (part of the pain of a hangover).
2007-05-01 11:12:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol itself is a depressant, but it can cause a "rebound" effect when the alcohol wears off, and you body has been making anti-depressant neurochemicals to compensate (resulting in over compensation).
2007-05-01 11:11:18 · answer #7 · answered by Randy G 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hes right - depressant
2007-05-01 11:12:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neuro-pharmacologists (who I assume are very bored people), usually talk about "the two phases of ethilic poisoning"
The first one, "the lyon's phase", is characterised by desinhibition, excitement, hyperactivity.
The second one, "the lamb's phase", is characterised by sleepiness and overall depression of mental and physical activities.
In resume, it depends on both the amount and thge timing. Small amounts, early after consume, are exciting. If the intake continues, is a depressant.
2007-05-03 11:07:16 · answer #9 · answered by felipelotas1 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is actually a depressant.
2007-05-01 11:07:24 · answer #10 · answered by Lori B 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋