Alcohol is classified as what?

Alcohol in wines, beers and spirits is a depressant of the central nervous system. Small amounts give a sense of well being, with a release of anxiety. It gives a misleading sense of confidence in spite of the fact that ones judgement is clouded.

Even a small amount of alcohol in the blood increases our reaction time. Alcohol causes Vasodilation in skin (i.e Constriction of veins beneath the skin) giving a sensation of warmth in fact leading to greater loss of body heat.

If alcohol intake exceeds the rate of oxidation, the level of alcohol in the blood builds up toxic proportions i.e leads to Intoxication.