According to Britannica, a depressant is a drug, medicine or other agent that slows down the function of vital organs in the body. Alcohol is specifically a central nervous system depressant.

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WASHINGTON — A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine reviews scientific evidence on the relationship between moderate alcohol consumption and health outcomes.

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