The main effects of alcohol occur because alcohol
A)blocks the reuptake of serotonin.
B)blocks the reuptake of dopamine.
C)stimulates the central nervous system.
D)dampens the central nervous system.

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Alcohol dampens the central nervous system by enhancing the effects of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA and decreasing the effects of the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate. This leads to a range of effects including relaxation, slowed reaction times, impaired judgment, and decreased coordination. Alcohol does not directly impact serotonin or dopamine reuptake.

The Main Effects of Alcohol Occur Because Alcohol