Alcohol affects the body by altering brain chemistry. The brain is altered by a series of neurotransmitters, which act as chemical messengers that deliver signals throughout the body.
These signals trigger changes in a person's behavior and emotion, two signs that people typically associate with drunkenness. As opposed to stimulants like caffeine, alcohol triggers transmitters that cause the body to become sluggish.
Many people are surprised to learn that alcohol is a depressant for the body because of the positive feelings they sometimes associate with alcohol. These positive feelings, however, are likely the result of an increased level of dopamine.
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