Another Star Trek invention soon may become a reality:
An alcohol substitute that gives the drinker the pleasant feelings of tipsiness without an unpleasant hangover, is being developed by researchers.
The team led by drugs expert Professor David Nutt, has developed the drink using chemicals related to the sedative Valium.
It works on the nerves in a similar way to alcohol causing feelings of well-being and relaxation.
Synthehol is featured in Star Trek: The Next Generation as an alcohol substitute. In the famous episode "Relics," Scotty, rescued from a transporter buffer by the crew of the Enterprise-D, drinks synthehol and is unimpressed. "Synthetic Scotch, synthetic commanders," he says, shaking his head sadly.
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