Are Alcoholic Beverages a Stimulant? Understanding Alcohol's Biphasic Effect
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Nearly 86% of adults in the United States have consumed alcohol at some point, with many experiencing a fleeting sense of energy or euphoria initially. This raises a common question: **Are alcoholic beverages a stimulant**? The science, however, paints a more complex picture than these first impressions suggest, revealing alcohol's true nature as a central nervous system depressant.
