Vasquez on 29/12/2009 at 10:24
Quote Posted by Subjective Effect
The plus is it means you can get into a legal mind altered state that doesn't do the damage that alcohol does.
Alcohol often has part in stabbings, domestic violence, rapes, traffic accidents, manslaughters etc. - would this wonderful new stuff not do that?
PigLick on 29/12/2009 at 10:33
I reckon you just assume someone is going to stab or rape you, then work down from there.
SubJeff on 29/12/2009 at 10:37
Come on Vas, do I have to read the article for you?
Won't cause such mood effects so perhaps less likely to cause violence, and can be switched off so its safe to drive.
And if you're going to rape someone when drunk lets face it you were up for raping anyway.
ercles on 29/12/2009 at 11:03
I can't speak to distilled products, because I really don't have much experience with em, but for wine and beer this is a bust. The process of removing alcohol from these products, whether it be spinning cone or reverse osmosis completely buttfucks the original product. The alcohol goes, along with the fresh flavors, balance, and finesse. I guess this probably isn't the target market for the developments, and with stuff like ready-to-drink mixers where you don't taste the alcohol in the first place it'd probably work.
Vasquez on 29/12/2009 at 11:11
Quote Posted by Subjective Effect
Come on Vas, do I have to read the article for you?
Sorry, I didn't read the article, only this thread... I know I'm lazy, but that question popped to mind after seeing all the headlines of alcohol-induced Christmas-time incidents, how family shelters are crowded etc.
Personally, I believe hangover is good for the soul.
Macha on 29/12/2009 at 11:41
Soma!!!!!!!!!!
This is interesting. Can it be said to truly get rid of the addictive element? The argument has been made here that pot isn't addictive although I beg to differ both from personal use and seeing what its done to friends. Sure, there is no physical dependance but there is a strong conscious desire to shackle up with Mary Jane at certain points in the day. This is because it is fun and euphoric. If this new alcohol is going to be fun and relaxing then surely that state of mind can be addictive/habit forming?
242 on 29/12/2009 at 12:00
Quote Posted by Subjective Effect
Essentially they are researching alternate drugs that will have the effects of booze without leaving you with the hangover
Erm, they must be ebil researchers, aren't they? I mean hangover is one of the serious deterrents.
the_grip on 29/12/2009 at 16:00
I'm with RBJ. Maintaining control over the effects of being wasted totally emasculates the experience and makes it pointless. I can be stupid without being drunk, but there is no substitute for being stupid drunk.
Pyrian on 29/12/2009 at 21:55
What are the odds that such a thing would be made legal, anyway? I mean, if the standard of legality of recreational drugs were "safer than alcohol" there'd be a lot more legal substances around...
SubJeff on 30/12/2009 at 15:52
Really? Please expand.
