Question

2 alcohol is a ___ drug.
a. stimulant
b. narcotic
c. depressant
d. barbiturate

Explanation:

Alcohol affects the central nervous system, slowing down brain - activity. Depressants have this effect. Stimulants speed up the system, narcotics are pain - relieving drugs like opioids, and barbiturates are a specific class of depressants but alcohol is not a barbiturate.

Answer:

c. Depressant