Could inhaling alcohol vapors be a shortcut to intoxication?
In short: From 1950s medical treatments to modern-day trends, the practice of vaporizing alcohol is resurfacing. This video examines the history and the claims made by those using this method to bypass the liver.
The video explores the evolution of alcohol inhalation, which was originally introduced in the 1950s as a way to treat pulmonary edema, or excessive lung fluid. Today, the practice has gained popularity as a method for rapid intoxication. Proponents suggest that because the process bypasses the liver, it may allow for quicker elimination of alcohol and the avoidance of hangovers, while also offering a way to become intoxicated without calorie intake.
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