2007-05-18 03:59:19 · 17 answers · asked by Derricks Angel 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
on the contrary, alcohol is a depressant, which is why one feels so tired after heavy drinking.
caffeine is an example of a stimulant!
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2007-05-18 04:03:34 · answer #1 · answered by LoNdOn GuRl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It works as, and is classified as, a depressant. A small amount may make one feel a little more active, and may make one toss and turn trying to get to sleep, making it seem like a stimulant, but that would be a misinterpretation of how it is actually affecting the brain. The "lowering of inhibitions" effect comes from some higher areas of the brain being depressed (essentially put to sleep) that cause the inhibitions in the first place. By the time one reaches alcohol poisoning levels, alcohol is depressing areas of the brain that manage basic life functions.
2007-05-18 05:05:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A person may feel very confident while drinking Alcohol, but in truth their judgment is impaired. Meth, well I have never had any experence personally other than watching people ruin their lives. The human body has it's own bravery and courage it's called adrenaline. In times of distress people have often performed very heroic acts of bravery, while demonstrating super strength. So I have to go with a natural high, if that is what you would call it.
2016-05-22 05:48:12 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Alcohol is a depressant, and therefore has the opposite effects of a stimulant.
2007-05-18 04:05:55 · answer #4 · answered by dahnuh 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is not at all a stimulant. It's a depressant.
2007-05-18 04:07:26 · answer #5 · answered by davidmsmock 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It might feel like a stimulant in the beginning, but it is actually a depressant.
If you consume too much of it, the next morning you will definitely be depressed.
2007-05-18 04:10:05 · answer #6 · answered by CAT LADY LOO 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol is a drepressant. It depresses the Central Nervous System and as such it reduces breathing, reduces the heart rate, and slows the control mechanisms in the brain. Too much alcohol consumed at one sitting can result in a coma, respiratory paralysis and death.
2007-05-18 04:37:05 · answer #7 · answered by Blazingskye5504 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, alcohol appears to act as both a depressant and a stimulant (this is referred to as a biphasic response), and it appears to depend strongly on the individual involved.
2007-05-18 04:14:23 · answer #8 · answered by Nikki J 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Alcohol acts as a stimulant with the first drink, however as you keep drinking it has a depressant effect on the CNS.
2007-05-18 04:29:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, it first acts as a depressant (making you sleepy) when you drink too much, but continues to stimulate your brain after you fall asleep (hence lots of tossing and turning and restlessness)
2007-05-18 04:04:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋