Mental Health IssuesSubstance AbuseTeens / AdolescentsTherapeutic ModalitiesTreatment Options How Long Is Alcohol Detox? Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant and works by slowing down vital functions in one’s body. The feelings elicited when an individual ingests alcohol occurs because of the way the substance interacts with one’s…upwellstgFebruary 9, 2022