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|roa1=Oral
|threshold1=0.5–1 drink
|light1=1–2 drinks
|common1=2–4 drinks
|strong1=4–6 drinks
|heavy1=6+ drinks
|onset1=5–15 min
|duration1=1.5–3 hours per dose
|aftereffects1=hangover possible next day
|notes1=One drink ≈ 14 g ethanol; tolerance and body weight vary widely.
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= Alcohol =
= Alcohol =


'''Alcohol''' is a psychoactive substance in this archive. Details (chemistry, ROAs, and dose ranges) still need to be filled in.
'''Alcohol''' (ethanol) is the most common GABAergic depressant. At low doses it is social and disinhibiting; at higher doses it impairs coordination, memory, and judgment, with a clear overdose risk when combined with other depressants.


== Reports ==
== Reports ==

Latest revision as of 17:55, 9 August 2026

Alcohol
TypeSubstance
CategoryDepressant
Chemical NameEthanol
AliasesAlcohol, Ethanol, EtOH, Booze
ROA(s)Oral
Drug Class(es)Depressant
Oral
Threshold0.5–1 drink
Light1–2 drinks
Common2–4 drinks
Strong4–6 drinks
Heavy6+ drinks
Onset5–15 min
Duration1.5–3 hours per dose
After Effectshangover possible next day
NotesOne drink ≈ 14 g ethanol; tolerance and body weight vary widely.

Alcohol

Alcohol (ethanol) is the most common GABAergic depressant. At low doses it is social and disinhibiting; at higher doses it impairs coordination, memory, and judgment, with a clear overdose risk when combined with other depressants.

Reports

Experience reports in this archive that include Alcohol: