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== Effects == | == Effects == | ||
=== Positive === | === Positive === | ||
*relaxation | |||
*mood lift, happiness, giddiness | |||
*increased sociability | |||
*lowered inhibitions / reduced social anxiety | |||
*analgesia (kills pain) | |||
=== Neutral === | === Neutral === | ||
Revision as of 06:06, 18 February 2014
General Information
Classification: Depressant
Alcohol is a CNS depressant that acts through the GABAa receptor, and is one of the most common strong psychoactives used by humans. It has a long history of use and its intoxicating effects are well-studied and -documented.
History
Dosage
Oral
Duration: X hours
Low dose: X mg
Medium (typical) dose: X mg
High dose: X mg
Smoked
Duration: X hours
Onset: X minutes
Low dose: X mg
Medium (typical) dose: X mg
High dose: X mg
Insufflated
Duration: X hours
Onset: X minutes
Low dose: X mg
Medium (typical) dose: X mg
High dose: X mg
Injected
Duration: X hours
Onset: X minutes
Low dose: X mg
Medium (typical) dose: X mg
High dose: X mg
Effects
Positive
- relaxation
- mood lift, happiness, giddiness
- increased sociability
- lowered inhibitions / reduced social anxiety
- analgesia (kills pain)
Neutral
Negative
After effects
- "Hangover"?
- Afterglow
- Long term effects
Harm Reduction
- Avoid driving and operating heavy machinery
- Recommended time (pauses) between using the substance
- Addiction potential?
- Risk of death?
- Mental illness?
- Heart issues?