Scientist claims to have discovered hangover cure with new drug
Those attending Christmas parties this year may be interested to hear of the efforts of a former government adviser, Prof David Nutt, who has developing a drug which reproduces the inebriating effects of alcohol – without next morning’s hangover.
The experimental drug is being hailed as the alcohol equivalent of the e-cigarette but Nutt says he needs additional funding to continue his research.
It works by directly targeting the brain to induce pleasurable sensations equivalent to those activated whilst enjoying a pint. Crucially however an antidote pill can block these feelings immediately, enabling the person to drive home or return to work.
Speaking to Radio 4’s Today programme Nutt said: “I’ve done the prototype experiments myself. I’ve been inebriated and then it’s been reversed by the antagonist. That’s what really gave us the idea. There’s no question that you can produce a whole range of effects like alcohol by manipulating the brain.”