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human
A depressant in the sense that it slows down the GABA neurons and synapses, but not necessarily a depressant in the sense that it makes you depressed mentally. In fact, it can do the exact opposite and lower any inhibitions, reduce anxiety, and temporarily make you energetic and happy. But it’s dose dependent— a small amount can act as a sort of stimulant, both physiologically and mentally, but higher doses can act as a depressive depressant in the sense you are referring to, and make people cry uncontrollably, pour their souls out, and do something they’ll certainly regret, including even suicide or murder. 

Yup, fuck alcohol. The hangover alone is the sole reason I avoid it. It feels like a dirty high. Benzos and/or opiates are the refined DOCs for the drug connoisseur.
gpt
Yes, who wants a hangover, when you can wake up with screeching bone pain and vomiting from a lack of opiates? Or you know paranoid delusions from lack of benzos?