What are the psychoactive effects of alcohol?
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Ethanol is a central nervous system depressant that triggers a broad range of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes. The rate at which it enters the bloodstream (and exerts its psychoactive effects) is influenced by many factors, including sex and body size and whether drinking is done on a full or empty stomach. As blood-alcohol levels rise, effects increase. At low doses, alcohol's effects includes a loosening of inhibitions along with feelings of relaxation and well-being. At higher doses, intoxication is linked to progressive levels of impairment.\n\n\nAll body systems are affected by alcohol. Side effects include dilation of blood vessels (which causes flushed skin) and increased gastric secretion in the stomach. At high doses, side effects include mood swings, unrestrained behavior, and inability to control motor functions as basic as walking.\n\nOther effects include blackouts, sleep problems (including impaired REM sleep), and hangovers. Side effects increase in severity with chronic abuse. Heavy drinkers suffer a variety of alcohol-related problems, including damage to the brain, stomach, pancreas, heart, and liver.
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Look for information on the effects of drugs and alcohol on the levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain.  MS is associated with low levels of dopamine.  Drugs and alcohol affect dopamine levels.
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Alcohol acts primarily on the nerve cells within the brain. Alcohol interferes with communication between nerve cells and all other cells, suppressing the activities of excitatory nerve pathways and increasing the activities of inhibitory nerve pathways. \n\nIn addition to the brain, the side effects of marijuana reach many other parts of the body. Marijuana is filled with hundreds of chemicals, and when it is burned, hundreds of additional compounds are produced. When marijuana is inhaled or ingested in some other form, several short-term effects occur. Some of the marijuana's side effects are: \nProblems with memory and learning \nDistorted perception \nDifficulty with thinking and problem solving \nLoss of coordination \nIncreased heart rate \nAnxiety, paranoia and panic attacks \n\n\nAs you can see neither is better than the other.  Except for the fact that marijuana does have medicinal qualities, an I think it should be legalized for that purpose. Also, just a side note. marijuana is legal in Alaska.. At least, the last I heard.. You could grow it for you own use.. not to sale..
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The major health risks of alcoholism include liver disease, heart disease, certain forms of cancer, pancreatitis, and nervous system disorders. These conditions often develop gradually and may become evident only after long-term heavy drinking. The liver is particularly vulnerable to diseases related to heavy drinking, most commonly, alcoholic hepatitis (inflammation) or cirrhosis (scarring of the liver).
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I dont advise it although the drug interaction is just moderate. Alcohol may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of CNS-active agents. Use in combination may result in additive central nervous system depression and impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills.
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Alcohol is toxic for u r liver , it can cause cirrosis ,which compromises the functioning of liver .With over a 1000 important functions to attend to u can probably think what will happen when the liver shuts down .It will affect every system of u  r body , bleeding occurs due to failure in synthesis of clotting factors this can proove fatal.Alcohol is toxic to brain can cause Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome .
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If you meant PSYCHOTROPIC, it is a chemical/drug which alters perception, emotion, and behavior. Thanks for the question.
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Alcohol is a sedative drug. It is a CNS depressant that paradoxically seems to act as a stimulant by depressing the levels of judgement -- even to being able to tell how tired we are.\n\nThis sedating effect, reducing anxieties and inducing relaxation when taken in small quantities, has been valuable throughout the history of Western civilization. Problems occur when it is responded to with "if a little is good, a lot is better" outlook.\n\nWikipedia:\n"Note that many sedative agents are cross-tolerant with alcohol (meaning that these agents can be taken instead of alcohol to relieve withdrawal symptoms or to maintain the level of sedation provided by alcohol). A more general diagnosis than alcohol dependence is that of sedative dependence. Whether an individual uses alcohol or another sedative, if they meet the criteria above, the process is likely the same." (1)\n\nTranquilizer, drug, and alcohol comparison:\n"Minor tranquilizers seem to have direct depressant effects on brain areas that regulate wakefulness and alertness, very similar in effect to alcohol and sedative barbiturates. They enhance the action of receptors that inhibit central nervous system stimulation, and conversely, inhibit the action of receptors that stimulate the nervous system." (2)
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Yep I get a massive migraine after drinking alcohol.  I think it shuts something in my system down.  It's just not good to everyone.
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The long term effects of alcohol are many and easily discovered by putting alcoholism into a search engine. As for street names, it is called bingo, bug, screech, hooch, and many, many other references. \n\nYour question was very difficult to figure out, by the way, as it reads as though you are asking for the long term effects of street names, as well as the long term effects of alcohol. \n\nAnd it would be nice if you said please, instead of 'so help now'.
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physical, developmental, and psychological problems are the causes of alocoholism.
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Yes, alcohol does wonders. lol
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ecstasy, is a synthetic entactogen of the phenethylamine family whose primary effect is to stimulate the secretion of and inhibit the re-uptake of large amounts of serotonin as well as dopamine and noradrenaline in the brain, causing a general sense of openness, empathy, energy, euphoria, and well-being. Tactile sensations are enhanced for some users, making general physical contact with others more pleasurable; but, contrary to popular mythology it generally does not have aphrodisiac effects.\n\nshort-term effects\n\nApart from the dangers from impurities, the primary acute risks of taking MDMA are allergic reaction, which is extremely rare, and dehydration. Like amphetamine, MDMA can mask the body's normal thirst and exhaustion responses, particularly if a user is dancing or is otherwise physically active for long periods of time without hydration. MDMA can temporarily reduce the body's ability to regulate its core temperature, and in high-temperature surroundings (e.g. clubs) combined with physical exertion this may lead to hyperpyrexia if precautions are not taken to remain cool. While dehydration is undesirable, there also have been a very small number of users overly concerned about hydration drinking excessive water and suffering from water intoxication and associated hyponatremia (dilution of the blood that can cause swelling of the brain). This is what caused the death of British teen Leah Betts, which may be the world's most widely publicised MDMA-related fatality.\n\nSome users also report decreased libido or impotence; however, studies have had conflicting results\n\nSystemic effects\n\nOther effects include:\n\n    * Pupil dilation with attendant photosensitivity and color perception\n    * Jaw clenching or bruxism ("gurning" or "grinding")\n    * Shutter vision (nystagmus)\n    * General restlessness\n    * Loss of appetite/taste sensation changes\n    * Lack of focus / concentration\n    * Tingling\n    * Sweaty palms\n    * Increased heart rate\n\nVisit the link below to see the slide which displays how ecstacy affects your brain
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There is no known physical effects. However; there is thought to be some chemicals that are released from the brain(endorphines) I think which is a chemical that causes one to be in a more positive mood.However; if one has been sexually active and then is not( do to breaking up with partner/ can't "get any") one may experience the "sexual tension" although does not cause "harm" can makes ones temperment short.(ie. cranky)lol
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About 20 percent of alcohol is absorbed through stomach, and most of the rest is absorbed through the small intestine. Alcohol molecules are carried through the bloodstream and come into contact with the cells of virtually all the organs. When someone drinks on an empty stomach, the blood absorbs the alcohol rapidly. The body also absorbs higher concentrations of alcohol, such as mixed drinks or shots, very quickly.\n\nAfter drinking, people usually feel pleasure and become talkative at first. The feelings are usually replaced by drowsiness as the alcohol is eliminated from body, and the drinker may become withdrawn. This pattern often encourages people to drink more to keep the buzz going. \nImmediate medical attention is necessary if a person becomes unconscious, is impossible to arouse or seems to have trouble breathing. \nDrinking a high concentration of alcohol in a short period of time can suppress the centers of the brain that control breathing and cause a person to pass out or even die. \nWhen people pass out, their bodies continue to absorb alcohol. The amount of alcohol in the blood can reach dangerous levels, and they can die in their sleep. Continue to check on someone who has gone to sleep drunk. Do not leave that person alone. \nIt is dangerous to combine alcohol with other drugs, especially those that make you sleepy \nMost alcohol is metabolized in the liver and then excreted. When someone drinks more alcohol than their liver can handle efficiently, the additional alcohol accumulates in the blood and body tissues:-)
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The general name for drugs that have an effect on perception is PSYCHOTROPICS.\n\nThe main problem is that it's difficult to find out whether the drugs give "unusual perception and understanding", or just MAKE YOU THINK that this effect has happened.\n\nThe best example of this is alcohol, which gives a drinker the impression of sharper reflexes, greater awareness, better judgement and just generally MASSIVELY IMPROVED DRIVING SKILLS. In reality, these faculties are all suppressed by the alcohol.\n\nFor further information, see Aldous Huxley's book 'The Doors of Perception'. (same guy that wrote 'Brave New World')
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Alcohol is a POISON if taken in large quantities. It damages ALL the organs and systems in the body if weekly limits are exceeded, Some systems might recover, but it's a lottery. A hangover is the body,s way of saying, I,m damaged.