Why does alcohol make people feel less pain?
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Most drugs fall into two super types- “Stimulants” and “Depressants”.
“Stimulants” enhance your brain’s actions beyond what they should be. You think faster, you get more energy, you feel things harder. Note that this is not a good thing in most cases- your body’s limits exist for a reason.
“Depressants” do the opposite. They slow your nervous system down. You process things slower, you lose coordination, you feel things less.
Alcohol is a very typical depressant. It makes you feel physical sensations less. Therefore, less pain.
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