A
new type of synthetic alcohol has been discovered which
could allow people to enjoy a few pints , but skip the
hangover that usually follow . The new drink ,known as
'alcosynth', is design to mimic the positive effects of
alcohol but doesn't cause a dry mouth , nausea and a
throbbing head, according to its creator Professor David Nut,
The Imperial college professor.
The alcosynth could completely replace normal alcohol in coming years.
"It will be there along side the scotch and the gin ,they'll dispense the alcosynth into your cocktail and then you'll have the pleasure without damaging your heart and liver,"he said ."They go very nicely into majitos. They even go into something as clear as a Tom collins .One is pretty tasteless ,the other has a bitter taste."
By researching substances that work on the brain in a similar way to alcohol ,professor nut and his team have been able to design a drug which they say is non toxic and replicates the positive effects of the alcohol."we know a lot about the brain science of alcohol ;it's become very well understood in the last 30 years ,"said professor Nutt.
"So we know where the good effects of alcohol is mediated in the brain, and can mimic them and by not touching the bad areas , we don't have the bad effects ."Advocates of alcosynth believe it could revolutionize public health by relieving the burden of alcohol on the health service.According to alcohol concern ,drinking is the third biggest risk factor for disease and death in the UK.
"People wants healthier drinks ,"said professor Nutt."The drink industry knows that by 2050 alcohol will be gone."
Earlier experiments into Alcosynth , such as those reported on by BBC horizon in 2011, used a derivative of Benzodiazepine -the same class of drugs as Valium. Nutt said his drinks did not contain Benzodiazepine , and their formulae will remain a closely guarded patent secret.
However the cost of funding research into the drug and regulatory concerns mean it could be a long time before people can order an alcosynth cocktail at their pub.
The Imperial college professor.
The alcosynth could completely replace normal alcohol in coming years.
"It will be there along side the scotch and the gin ,they'll dispense the alcosynth into your cocktail and then you'll have the pleasure without damaging your heart and liver,"he said ."They go very nicely into majitos. They even go into something as clear as a Tom collins .One is pretty tasteless ,the other has a bitter taste."
By researching substances that work on the brain in a similar way to alcohol ,professor nut and his team have been able to design a drug which they say is non toxic and replicates the positive effects of the alcohol."we know a lot about the brain science of alcohol ;it's become very well understood in the last 30 years ,"said professor Nutt.
"So we know where the good effects of alcohol is mediated in the brain, and can mimic them and by not touching the bad areas , we don't have the bad effects ."Advocates of alcosynth believe it could revolutionize public health by relieving the burden of alcohol on the health service.According to alcohol concern ,drinking is the third biggest risk factor for disease and death in the UK.
"People wants healthier drinks ,"said professor Nutt."The drink industry knows that by 2050 alcohol will be gone."
Earlier experiments into Alcosynth , such as those reported on by BBC horizon in 2011, used a derivative of Benzodiazepine -the same class of drugs as Valium. Nutt said his drinks did not contain Benzodiazepine , and their formulae will remain a closely guarded patent secret.
However the cost of funding research into the drug and regulatory concerns mean it could be a long time before people can order an alcosynth cocktail at their pub.
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