Is Alcohol a Stimulant or Depressant? 

Is Alcohol a Stimulant or Depressant? 

It’s commonly known that alcohol impairs brain function, but you might be wondering how it works. Some individuals view alcohol as a stimulant that may raise your heart rate, provide energy, and lower your inhibitions. However, this is not correct. Alcohol has some early stimulant effects, but it is mostly depressive, which means it slows down…