Synthehol

[ST20133]

I think Therin is right, that's the way its alluded to in the series. Additionally, in the novel 'Atricles of the Federation' it describes one of the reporters going through several bottles of synthehol based drinks and then (I think) taking a pill to neutralise the effects. Interestingly, I believe, something like this has been speculated about it real life. Obviously, it wouldn't be alcohol based but would simulate the effect.

 

[Therin of Andor]

I can't really tolerate wine... it gives me a headache.

My wine rep tells me it's the additives and preservatives in most wines that cause headaches.

 

[Ward Fowler]

IAdditionally, in the novel 'Atricles of the Federation' it describes one of the reporters going through several bottles of synthehol based drinks and then (I think) taking a pill to neutralise the effects.

That's far more plausible than just being able to shake the effects off. How would something like that even work? If it was controlled by thought alone then people would be "accidentally" sobering up all the time.

 

[Therin of Andor]

That's far more plausible than just being able to shake the effects off. How would something like that even work? If it was controlled by thought alone then people would be "accidentally" sobering up all the time.

* shakes head in disagreement *

Dammit! You owe me a drink, Ward Fowler!

 

[Ward Fowler]

That's far more plausible than just being able to shake the effects off. How would something like that even work? If it was controlled by thought alone then people would be "accidentally" sobering up all the time.

* shakes head in disagreement *

Dammit! You owe me a drink, Ward Fowler!

If I ever get over to your part of the world I'll buy you a bottle of red.