You might drink alcohol to lift your spirits. But ultimately that cocktail, glass of wine or beer will have the opposite effect on your body. "When you first drink it, alcohol can make you feel ...

Whether you drink alcohol regularly or save it for special celebrations, it is a common element in many people’s lives. Researchers found the earliest trace of alcohol residue in pottery from ...

As depression rates continue to climb in many parts of the world, mental health professionals continue to look at external factors in hopes of understanding why. Some such explanations have included ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning against use of alcohol and central nervous system depressant drugs (CNS), such as benzodiazepines and opioids, with sodium oxybate (Xyrem ...

Drinking alcohol can lead to changes in brain chemistry and the release of brain and body hormones. As a result, you might notice unwanted changes in your emotions and mood, mental health, or sleep.

A standard glass of wine or beer does more than just relax the body; it fundamentally alters the landscape of communication within the brain. New research suggests that acute alcohol consumption ...

The Australian relationship with alcohol is complicated. It’s a colourful thread woven into the fabric of our society. As a chemical, alcohol is a very simple molecule, but its effects on the brain ...

Alcohol and Benadryl both depress the central nervous system (CNS), and combining them can dramatically worsen side effects like drowsiness, slowed breathing, confusion, and impaired coordination.

The Department of Transportation mandates that all employees be provided with training material discussing the effects of alcohol and controlled substance use on an individual’s health, work and ...

Naltrexone has long been used to treat alcohol use disorder. Now it’s gaining attention as a tool for people who want to cut ...

According to Britannica, a depressant is a drug, medicine or other agent that slows down the function of vital organs in the body. Alcohol is specifically a central nervous system depressant.