What does the depressant after effect of too much alcohol indicate?

The depressant after effect of consuming too much alcohol is indicative of a hangover. A hangover is a collection of symptoms that occur after the effects of alcohol have worn off, characterized by feelings of dehydration, fatigue, headache, nausea, and sometimes sensitivity to light and sound. This results from the toxic effects of alcohol on the body, which include dehydration and the body’s electrolyte imbalances, as well as the withdrawal of depressant effects.

In contrast, alcohol poisoning is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition resulting from excessive consumption in a short time, leading to a range of serious symptoms that require immediate medical attention. Withdrawal symptoms occur when a person who is dependent on alcohol abruptly reduces or stops consumption, manifesting as physical and psychological distress. Alcoholic fatigue refers more generally to a state of tiredness related to alcohol consumption, but it doesn't encompass the full range of symptoms experienced during a hangover. Thus, the hangover is distinctly characterized by the depressant effects lingering after the initial intoxication has passed.