# Intoxication-Inhibiting Drugs Dhm May Be the Cure for Alcoholism By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-01-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dhm References: [mnn](http://www.mnn.com/food/beverages/stories/new-drug-may-keep-you-sober-no-matter-how-much-youve-had-to-drink) & [newscientist](http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn21337-chinese-tree-extract-stops-rats-getting-drunk.html) The latest and greatest output of the scientific community is the potential alcohol cure called DHM. This drug is found in a Chinese raisin tree and has been used in China to [treat hangovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dayguard) for over 500 years. Scientists have now run sample tests on rats and have found that when given DHM, the rats remain sober no matter how much alcohol they're given. It works by somehow stopping the brain from absorbing the intoxicating fluids, meaning that anyone could take shot after shot and not feel a thing. So far this has only been tested on small critters, but very shortly human experimentation will begin and expectations are high. DHM may be the [cure for alcoholism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sobr) and has the potential to help millions of people around the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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's Driving This Trend - **Intoxication-inhibiting Drugs:** DHM has the potential to revolutionize the field of intoxication-inhibiting drugs by offering a possible cure for alcoholism. - **Hangover Prevention:** DHM could disrupt the hangover prevention industry by providing a natural and effective solution. - **Alcohol Addiction Treatment:** The development of DHM presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the field of alcohol addiction treatment, offering a new approach to tackling this widespread problem. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pharmaceuticals:** The pharmaceutical industry could benefit from the development of DHM as a potential treatment for alcoholism, opening up new therapeutic possibilities. - **Wellness and Health:** The wellness and health industry could embrace DHM as a game-changer in the prevention of hangovers and the reduction of alcohol-related health issues. - **Substance Abuse Treatment:** DHM could disrupt the substance abuse treatment industry by introducing a novel method for addressing alcohol addiction and supporting recovery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adult Detoxification Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-shot.md) - [Anti-Hangover Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/partysmart-gummies.md) - [Anti-Hangover Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morning-fresh.md) - [Cheeky Alcohol Metabolism Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-metabolism-supplement.md) - [Anti-Hangover Gummy Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undo-prealcohol-support-gummy.md) - [Rapid Rehydration Packets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydralyte-plus-liver-support.md) - [BAC-Reducing Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sure-shot.md) - [Alcohol Flush Relief Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-flush-relief.md) - [Vegan Hangover Recovery Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangover-recovery-gummies1.md)