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Which possible effect of drinking large amounts of alcohol shows that it is a very powerful depressant?
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Slowed heart beat and breathing
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Does alcohol depress the central nerve system?
Yes. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant and neurotoxin.
How does alcohol alter brain function?
Drinking alcohol temporarily slows the functioning of the brain. However, drinking alcohol in moderation reduces the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
What part of the brain causes bossy behavior?
Alcohol misuse may cause alcohol related brain impairment (ARBI) or brain injury. 'Binge drinking', drinking in excess of recommended levels in a single session or heavy drinking over a long time may lead to ARBI. Problems with memory, thinking abilities and physical coordination are possible symptoms of ARBI. Makes them bossy :)
Does Alcohol depresses the nervous system?
Yes. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. That's what alcohol poisoning is: the alcohol depresses the nervous system until the life-sustaining functions cease (usually breathing, then heart). Fun, huh?
What are the dangers of binge drinking?
The biggest danger of binge drinking is acute alcohol poisoning causing death.
Which possible effect of drinking large amounts of alcohol shows that it's a very powerful depressant?
Slowed heart beat and breathing
Why do you feel tired after drinking?
Because alcohol is a depressant and a downer !
Does depression happen after drinking alcohol?
Yes. Alcohol is both a neurological and psychological depressant.
Why do you have difficulty staying awake from drinking alcohol?
Alcohol is a depressant. It makes you feel tired, sad, and "down."
How can drinking alcohol effect your choices?
alcohol is a depressant, which affects mood, and a drug that affects impulse control and inhibitions.
Is alcohol a stimulant depressant or a hallucinogen?
Alcohol is a depressant in that it slows (or depresses) bodily functions (breathing, heartbeat, etc.). It does not depress mood.
Is alcohol a depressant stimulant narcotic or hallucinogen?
Alcohol is a depressant and only a depresssant.
Does drinking vodka reduces a man's stamina?
Drinking any alcohol reduces your stamina. Alcohol is a depressant and reduces your responses in every part of your body. Alcoholics are usually impotent.
Are the affects of alcohol a depressant or stimulant?
Alcohol is a depressant.
Why does drinking slow down your reaction time?
Alcohol is a depressant, and affects your brain by depressing its reaction time.
Is whiskey a depressant?
Whisky contains alcohol and alcohol is a depressant, so yes, whisky is a depressant
Is achool a depressant?
Yes, excessive use of alcohol works as a depressant. There is a mistaken belief that drinking lots of alcohol will lift depression, but it actually makes it worse. The relaxed feeling at the time fools many people, but the after effects can be devastating.
