ALCOHOL A NARCOTIC
In the social and political world, alcohol is a perennial subject of debate, but men who have authority in the world of science agree that alcohol is a narcotic. It depresses the higher centres of the brain, removing inhibitions. and this is responsible for the mistaken belief that it is a stimulant.
The injurious effect of alcohol upon body functions is principally due to its affinity for water and its affinity for fats. It interferes particularly with the functioning of the digestive tract and the nervous system; and it distinctly impairs judgment and the power r i reasoning. Its habitual use, even in .Moderate quantities, tends to decrease longevity. “Australian Temperance Advocate" (April, 194fi).
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White Ribbon, Volume 18, Issue 5, 1 June 1946, Page 6
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117ALCOHOL A NARCOTIC White Ribbon, Volume 18, Issue 5, 1 June 1946, Page 6
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