The fact is, however, that alcohol depresses the nervous system, including the part of the brain which inhibits behaviour.

When consumed, alcohol depresses your nervous system and acts as a mild anesthetic and tranquilizer.

In large amounts, alcohol acts as a sedative and depresses the central nervous system.

In the end I pushed it away and ordered Strong Drink in the hopes that the alcohol would stimulate or depress my thoughts into some coherent plan.

Alcohol: Although many people have a drink as a "pick me up," alcohol actually depresses the brain.