• Can alcohol make you feel depressed?

I am a 28 year old male. I wonder if alcohol can make you feel depressed?

4 Answers

  • Neurologist
  • BOSTON, MA

Yes alcohol is a drug and more specifically a depressant. So it often can cause what we call substance induced depression especially after the intoxication wears off.

  • Psychiatrist
  • Schenectady, NY

Yes. However, this is an individual response and may or may not occur. Also, the amount consumed is also a factor.. JLU

  • Psychiatrist
  • San Leandro, CA

It all depends on context. In some situations, yes, it can make one feel more depressed. In other situations, one may feel more empowered. The important thing is to notice its effect on yourself - if it is making you feel more depressed, you avoid it.

  • Psychiatrist
  • New York, New York

Oh yeah. It is a depressant and more anxiety the day after.

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