It’s still depressing neurones; the neurones it’s depressing are inhibitory neurones, which dis-inhibits excitatory neurones. Your comment prompted me to do a research-check, and it turns out I was completely wrong (don’t theorise beyond your nose, eh?). The above comment now reflects reality.
While ethanol is neurodepressant overall, its effects can initially mirror those of a stimulant (‘biphasic’).
It’s still depressing neurones; the neurones it’s depressing are inhibitory neurones, which dis-inhibits excitatory neurones. Your comment prompted me to do a research-check, and it turns out I was completely wrong (don’t theorise beyond your nose, eh?). The above comment now reflects reality.