catbirdseat Posted December 15, 2003 Posted December 15, 2003 Scientists have discovered how alcohol causes its intoxicating effect. Through experiments on a worm called C. elegans they have discovered that a certain potassium channel in the brain is triggered by alcohol to allow increased flow of potassium. This discovery opens the door for a "sober pill". You leave the party, pop a sober pill, get in your car and drive home stone sober. Scientists Identify Molecular Step That Causes Intoxication Quote
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