Question

Alcohol is a
A) Hallucinogen
B) Tranquilizer
C) Stimulant
D) Depressant

Answer 1

Alcohol is a substance which is obtained by the fermentation of grapes, apples and raspberry. It basically acts as a psychoactive drug and affects the central nervous system. It is chemically known as ethanol that is used by the people as a recreational drink. It includes wine, beer, vodka, whisky etc.

Complete answer:
Alcohol is a drink obtained from various fruits like grapevines, apples, raspberry and many more by the method of fermentation and distillation. It is having psychoactive effects and mainly affects the cerebellum part of the brain which is responsible for balance and coordination. Thereby produces incoordination in the gait of the person. Alcohol acts as a depressant and thereby depresses the activity of the central nervous system.

Additional information: Alcohol is found in various forms like wine, beer, vodka and whisky. The concentration of alcohol percentage varies in these drinks as some have a high content of alcohol like wine while some have little alcohol content. Alcohol causes adverse effects on the body and the immediate effect of alcohol abuse are manifested in the form of reckless behavior, vandalism and violence. If it is taken in combination with the drugs then it may lead to death due to overdosing.
The other adverse effects of alcohol consumption are addiction, dependence and withdrawal. It also causes CNS related problems like amnesia, analgesia, spins, stupor and unconsciousness if taken in high concentration.

Hence the correct option is D i.e. depressant.

Note: The use of alcohol during the adolescence period may also have long term effects. It may lead the person to heavy drinking in adulthood. The chronic use of alcohol damages the liver too and thus causes liver cirrhosis. It is harmful for consuming alcohol by the pregnant female as it adversely affects the developing fetus and causes teratogenicity.