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Isn't alcohol a depressant? Was drinking worsening or alleviating the problem?
by supahfly_remix 9y ago
Isn't alcohol a depressant? Was drinking worsening or alleviating the problem?
- nikdaheratik 9y agoThe effects of alcohol are interesting in that it slows down your central nervous system which makes it a depressant but it also can reduce anxiety and trigger the release of dopamine and other chemicals in the brain that make you feel good. So, it's not a simple question since depending on the brain chemistry of the person, it does both.
- tabletiptop 9y agoDepressants don't necessarily make you depressed. The term depressant just means that they depress the nervous system, as opposed to stimulating it like coffee or cocaine. There's a link between depression and drug use because many drugs, depressants and stimulants alike, provide a short-term release of neurotransmitters such as Dopamine and GABA, which makes you feel happy and relaxed.