Alcohol is categorized as ? (2 of below)
1)drug
2)stimulant
3)a depressant
4)a carcinogen
I think 1 and 3. Can you check? I could not find this in my lesson.
Thanks.
yes you are correct
Categorized by whom? It is a depressant. It is also a drug, but it is legal, so is categorized differently by the Federal government. Medical diagnostic manuals also differ on how to categorize it as a "drug", an addictive substance, or just what to call it. The "correct" answer is in your assigned reading.
I think it is 1 and 3, like your choice. I have the same question in my quiz.
Sure, I can help you with that. To determine how alcohol is categorized, we can look at its effects on the body.
1) Drug: Alcohol is indeed considered a drug. It is a psychoactive substance that affects the central nervous system, leading to changes in behavior, mood, and consciousness.
2) Stimulant: However, alcohol is not classified as a stimulant. Stimulants increase alertness, elevate mood, and enhance physical activity, whereas alcohol has sedative effects, which we will discuss next.
3) Depressant: Alcohol is classified as a depressant. Depressants, also known as sedatives, slow down the activity of the central nervous system, resulting in relaxation, diminished coordination, decreased heart rate, and reduced cognitive function. Alcohol's sedative effects are often associated with the feeling of being "drunk" or intoxicated.
4) Carcinogen: While excessive alcohol consumption has been linked to certain types of cancer, alcohol itself is not classified as a carcinogen. Carcinogens are substances capable of causing cancer, but alcohol is categorized more prominently as a drug and a depressant.
Therefore, alcohol is correctly categorized as a drug and a depressant (option 1 and 3).
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