Tag: Brain effects

According to the National Institutes of Health, alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, a category that includes all alcoholic beverages, such as hard cider. The initial rush of energy or confidence some feel is a temporary effect, often misleading drinkers about its true nature.

While it may feel like a morning boost, the aroma of coffee is fundamentally different from the physiological effects of drinking it, with scientific studies showing that inhaling coffee fragrance enhances memory and alertness but does not replicate the full caffeine experience.