Alcohol

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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?

Chemistry and Pharmacology

Legal

Europe

America

Asia