Our Partners Alcohol Alcohol is produced from a process of fermentation in which water and yeast act on the sugars of various types of grains, vegetables and fruit. Alcohol is a depressant drug.
Depressant drugs slow down the activity of the central nervous system.
In small doses depressants cause people to become relaxed and lower their inhibitions. They feel more confident and often act in a more extroverted manner. Depressant affects concentration and coordination, and slows down the response time to unexpected situations. In larger doses depressants can cause unconsciousness and death. Tranquilizers, heroin and cannabis are also depressants.