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I feel sleepy from alcohol is it common like very sleepy from not so much amount is it genetic?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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CNS Depressant: Alcohol is a CNS depressant. It affects everyone differently. It's really not something you can quantify.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 2/26/2021

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A member asked:

I feel sleepy from alcohol is it common like very sleepy from not so much amount is it genetic?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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