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by timcederman 5913 days ago
You're thinking of the wrong definition of "depressant". Alcohol is a physical depressant.
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FWIW, I get a very noticeable mood depression the day after I drink, even if I do it moderately enough that I don't have any other hangover symptoms.
It's a psychological depressant as well.
Citation needed.