How to pay less for grog.

[Big_Kev]

Russian scientists who invented hangover cure make pill that keeps you drunk
By Julius Strauss in Moscow
(Filed: 18/02/2005)

The makers of RU-21, the "miracle" hangover cure reputedly developed for Soviet spies, have developed a product to keep you drunk.



Spirit Sciences, which is based in California but has research facilities in Russia employing scientists who once worked on secret programmes for the Kremlin, have christened the new product RU-21 Red.

If you take a tablet you need less alcohol to stay drunk, they claim. Emil Chiabery, a co-founder of the company, told The Telegraph from his offices in Los Angeles: "I never drink and there's no personal story. But RU-21 Red prolongs drunkenness and enhances intoxication.''

RU-21, the company's original product, is sold as a natural dietary supplement in the US and Britain. It officially claims to help prevent long-term diseases associated with moderate alcohol intake.

But among its ingredients are acids that are natural anti-oxidants and reportedly rid the body of some of the harmful by-products of alcohol breakdown that lead to hangovers.

The new pill, which contains grapevine extracts intended to slow down the oxidation of alcohol and keep the user drunk, has been criticised. The weight of criticism means the company may now reconsider introducing it to the market.

Mr Chiabery, who was born in what was then the Soviet republic of Georgia, said: "I'm not sure I'm going to market it in the USA. I don't want it to become a party drug. We are for responsible drinking."

The company makes no secret of the fact that its hangover cure is aimed at party-goers anxious to avoid the debilitating morning-after effects of heavy drinking. The company sponsors concerts and pop groups.

The product, which is marketed with a video showing KGB types in the shadow of the Kremlin handing over a briefcase of money in exchange for the secret formula, earns hundreds of thousands of pounds a year in sales in the US.
_________________
Kim F wrote:
I'm considering a job that involves 24/7 shiftwork and a TAXI sign on my X5.

[Dug]

OUTSTANDING! it beats drinking twice as much light beer to get the same effect!

My Daughter-in-law took Alcodol to prevent a hangover from her wedding day then found out it is almost pure pseudoephedrine. She was as high as a kite! I don't get drunk, I just go out of focus.
;D

[QldKev]

I never get drunk; I always pass out first!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[CHRIS_aka_GWH]

whatever happened to the good old days of responsible alcohol use.

Y'know, all the guys leaving work at 5pm & going straight to the public bar. Slamming down as many full strength (lite in those days was what helped you see) beers in an hour as you could cause the pubs closed at 6pm.
Staggering home thru the neighbours yard finishing the last of three longnecks bought across the bar at closing time ....

ahhh the Old Australia. #:'(

furthermore in recent years,

I believe the demise of the kerbside Hot Dog vendor in town is largely responsible for the rise in the rate of hangover.
Used to be, one simple injection of their $2 slimey, red germ pill with green, furry cheese would rid even the hardest man's gut of any residual alcohol after a night out leaving him quite chipper, although with sore abs, for a game of footy the next day.

chris

[dasher]

Bloody ripper Chris, ahh the old six oclock swill, those were the days. ;D ;D :P

[Dignity]

Chris, I must be real old. Long Necks? In the good old days we only had tallies and stubbies, short with no neck. Damn, this stubby is empty, have to get a refil.

Sam