The highest proportion of drinking problems occur with men in their early twenties ac cording to a 1982 National Survey on Drug Abuse. Among those age groups surveyed, abuse was most prevalent among those 18-25. Don't be surprised if some of this is new or contradicts things you had always heard. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation in our society about alcohol, which can cause you to make poor choices regarding its use. Find the facts first and then decide what is the best decision for you.
Alcohol is like any other general anesthetic, in that it depresses the central nervous system.
But many would say that a few drinks make them feel more active, rather than depressed. However, increased behavioral activity is usually related to the decreased inhibitions associated with alcohol intake. The rate at which the blood alcohol concentration increases is a factor in determining behavioral effects. The more rapid the increase, the greater the effects. Yet regardless of the rate of intake, alcohol is processed at relatively the same rate for most people.