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Alcohol mostly acts as a stimulant.

Alcohol mostly acts as a stimulant. Correct Answer False

Alcohol is not a stimulant. Rather it dulls senses and acts as a depressant of almost all body functions. However, it also removes inhibitions and learned behaviour. As a result, after drinking alcohol, people generally have a tendency to show uncivilised behaviour.

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