# Hangover-Inducing Vaccines The University of Chile's Vaccine Causes Hangovers to Cure Alcoholism By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-02-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cure-alcoholism References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/02/hangover-vaccine.html) & [santiagotimes.cl](http://www.santiagotimes.cl/chile/science-technology/25637-worlds-first-alcoholism-vaccine-to-run-preclinical-trial-in-chile) Nobody in their right mind would take medication to give themselves a hangover, unless they were trying to cure alcoholism. That's exactly what researchers at the [University of Chile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-yeast) are proposing. Their new vaccine instantly causes a hangover when the subject takes a drink, making ingesting alcohol absolutely intolerable. At least that's the main idea behind it. Considering that most people hate or can't tolerate hangovers, this is a pretty ingenious way to help cure alcoholism. The vaccine blocks the [alcohol processing enzyme in the liver](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-metabolism-supplement), which then produces a compound called acetaldehyde. This compound is the evil, no good reason that someone feels run over by a truck after a bender. The vaccine is currently on trials with mice, and could be commercially available for human use by 2015. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hangover-inducing Vaccines:** Developing vaccines that induce a hangover as a means to cure alcoholism. - **Alcoholism Treatment:** Using vaccines to create aversion to alcohol in order to treat alcohol addiction. - **Enzyme Blockers:** Creating vaccines that block alcohol processing enzymes to prevent the harmful effects of alcohol. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pharmaceutical:** Pharmaceutical companies can explore the development of hangover-inducing vaccines as a treatment for alcoholism. - **Addiction Treatment:** Rehabilitation centers and addiction treatment services can explore the use of hangover-inducing vaccines to aid in alcohol addiction recovery. - **Healthcare:** Healthcare providers can offer hangover-inducing vaccines as a preventive measure to reduce alcohol-related health issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Hangover Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morning-fresh.md) - [Vegan Hangover Recovery Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangover-recovery-gummies1.md) - [Vitamin-Replenishing Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onmi-hangover-relief.md) - [Rapid Rehydration Packets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydralyte-plus-liver-support.md) - [Pickle-Flavored Drink Chasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-juice-chaser-1.md) - [Anti-Hangover Gummy Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undo-prealcohol-support-gummy.md) - [Hangover Recovery Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangover-recovery-gummies.md) - [Anti-Hangover Jelly Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dayguard.md) - [Adult Detoxification Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-shot.md)