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 ...

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.

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 ...

Learn about the risks of consuming alcohol when you have bipolar disorder. Get advice from experts on how to avoid mood episode triggers and medication interactions.

It’s common knowledge that alcohol affects your brain function, but you may wonder exactly how it works. Some people think of alcohol as a stimulant that can increase your heart rate, give you energy, ...

Alcohol is the most widely consumed drug worldwide. For many, drinking is as much a part of daily life as having dinner. Although we consume it regularly, we don't really know what it does to us, or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce Y. Lee, M.D., MBA, covers health, medicine, wellness and science Surprise, many Americans like alcoholic beverages. That’s ...

Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant that has the power to depress something else — your bowel function. While people metabolize alcohol differently, alcohol does have the potential to cause ...

Let it be known: It's a season for celebration and leaning into having fun and feeling festive. But with that often comes a (pun intended) cocktail of sugary coffee drinks, late-night, booze-fueled ...

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A University of Michigan study published Oct. 13 found that while many U.S. young adults use cannabis and alcohol to induce ...