If Max ingests a small amount of a particular psychoactive substance, he may be livelier and more outgoing at a party. If he then continues to consume more of the substance, he will find that it actually slows his system down and impairs his thinking. The substance in this case is most likely ________.

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Alcohol, at low doses, can act as a stimulant, making individuals more lively and outgoing. However, as consumption increases, it acts as a depressant, slowing down the central nervous system and impairing cognitive functions.

If Max Ingests a Small Amount of a Particular Psychoactive