What is the drug classification of alcohol?

Answer 1

Alcohol a Depressant

A drug is any substance, except for food and water, that brings physiological effects in the body.

There are three classifications for drugs:

1. Legal drugs: These are the drugs sold in stores, pharmacies, or provided in hospitals and clinics. Many are regulated by the government and sold in official health sections and outlets. Legal drugs can both be over-the-counter or doctor-prescribed. Without a prescription, people cannot legally obtain some drugs.
2. Illegal drugs: These are substances created in hidden facilities. The goal of illegal drugs is to mimic the components of the legal ones or to modify the chemical makeup of known substances to achieve a stronger effect. Illegal drugs are sold on the street or even within organized crime groups.
3. Illicit drugs: These are legal drugs that were obtained, used, and sold illegally. Examples of which are drugs obtained through fake prescriptions or those stolen from health facilities.

By these definitions, alcohol fits the description of legal drugs because they affect the brain in a certain way.

Answer 2

Alcohol is a hydrocarbon - that is an organic chemical based on carbon which is compounded with the group Oxygen-Hydrogen. It comes in many variable forms, one of which is ethyl alcohol, the one which is the basis of alcoholic drinks..

Alcohol in a broader sense can be classified as a chemical compound when mixed in wine,causes intoxication beyond the permissible limit. Even in medicine like Brenolia,for cough and cold,has alcohol content and if an addict finishes a bottle, he will get intoxication like wine.

Answer 3

Alcohol

• Alcohol is a depressant. A substance that is classified as a depressant slows an organism's activity. Alcohol has the same affects as general anesthesia, and has been proved to lower inhibitions. It depresses the central nervous system causing or contributing to other ailments.

Answer 4

Alcohol is considered a 'downer' or a sedative. The only exception is Tequila which is actually an 'upper,' made from the mescaline cactus plant.

Answer 5

Technically, alcohol is a depressant because t slows bodily functions. However, it elevates or improves mood and makes people feel happier.

Answer 6

alcohol is a central nervious system depressant.

Answer 7

Alcohol is a depressant.

Answer 8

DRUGS?!?!? Outrageous!

Answer 9

depresent