Alcohol
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Also known as etoh, beer, ethanol, booze, hooch
Alcohol is a CNS depressant that acts through the GABAₐ receptor, and is one of the most common strong psychoactives used by humans. It has a long history of use and its intoxicating effects are well-studied and documented. It remains legal in most parts of the world.
Oral
Route dataTripSit
| Threshold | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 1–2 units | 2–4 units | — | 5 units+ |
06.25 units
LightCommonStrongHeavy
| Onset | 15–30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Total | 1.5–3 hours |
| After-effects | 6–48 hours |
OnsetCome-upPeakOffset
Dangerous interactions
Caution / uncertain
Plan when to take Alcohol — see where onset, peak and comedown land on the clock
Plan a dose of Alcohol
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