The 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 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.